Job No. 154817
- Job Title:
- IAE Engineer II
- Employer:
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University of South Florida (USF)
- Location:
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Tampa , FL
- Posting Date:
- 04-Feb-2025
- Description:
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The University of South Florida (USF) Institute for Applied Engineering (IAE) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation and direct support organization within the USF ecosystem. The IAE mission is to provide agile, high value engineering products and services to enhance the performance, effectiveness, and capabilities of its customers to include the Department of Defense and other federal and industry partners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Engineer II is a direct engineering contributor that collaborates with peer engineers, interns, and engineering leadership on development, design, fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery of products and services related to applied research and technology development consistent with the IAE mission. This position participates in customer communications and new business development with engineering and staff leadership as needed to support project work. This position works in one or more teams including full-time engineering staff, interns, and project managers on assigned project tasks while mentoring interns, providing leadership to junior engineers, and reporting technical progress and status to project leadership. The Engineer II supports administrative tasks related to managing project performance, deliverables, and evaluating the performance of junior engineers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with systems and software development lifecycle frameworks (e.g., System V, Agile, Waterfall) on industry projects. Background and hands-on experience with engineering principles consistent with formal education, training, and experience (e.g., mechanical, electrical, RF, software engineering). Hands-on experience with bench prototyping, testing, experimentation, and development. Cross-disciplinary experience and skills such as: computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing, PCB fabrication, electronics bread boarding and test equipment, modeling and simulation (e.g., Matlab), computer operating systems and scripting, use of basic hand and power tools, and soldering skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates and may lead in conceptual design, development, design, fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery of projects related to applied research and technology development.
Works with engineering leadership, peer engineers, and interns on assigned project tasks. Assists engineering leadership in leading a team of full-time staff and interns through assigned project tasks by providing guidance, mentorship, and resources to promote productive work.
Supports administrative tasks required for performance of project development tasks, including management of contract deliverables, procurement of research materials and equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Interacts with stakeholders external to USF/IAE as needed under the guidance of project leadership to include: presenting technical briefings, reporting on projects and deliverables, supporting business development, and similar stakeholder activities.
Assists, and may lead in the writing of technical documentation to include: status reports, requirements documents, statements of work, design documents, technical proposals, and similar documentation. May advise IAE engineering leadership and staff on key decisions related to project and contract matters to promote the IAE mission and enact the strategic plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physical, Materials, Chemical, or Biological Sciences and 3 years of relevant experience. Must be eligible for a TS/SCI security clearance.
PREFERRED:
Desired skills and experience for candidates:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Demonstrated skills including
Mechanical design including structural components and dynamic mechanisms
3D modeling in CAD
Producing drawings and other design artifacts
Creating physical prototypes using hand tools and machine shop equipment
2+ years of experience -Familiarity with aircraft and/or aerospace vehicles
Experience with systems and software development lifecycle frameworks (e.g., System V, Agile, Waterfall) on industry projects. Background and hands-on experience with engineering principles consistent with formal education, training, and experience (e.g., mechanical, electrical, RF, software engineering). Hands-on experience with bench prototyping, testing, experimentation, and development. Cross-disciplinary experience and skills such as: computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing, PCB fabrication, electronics bread boarding and test equipment, modeling and simulation (e.g., Matlab), computer operating systems and scripting, use of basic hand and power tools, and soldering skills.
- Contact information:
- University of South Florida (USF)
- Tampa, FL 33620
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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