Human Resources

Summary

MTRI (www.mtri.org) is seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious professional interested in conducting cutting-edge research in radar and systems engineering. This position requires collaboration with senior engineers and scientists to research, design, and evaluate algorithms for various signal- and image-processing applications related to radar remote sensing. Individuals will be developing an externally supported research portfolio while supporting multiple projects for government and commercial customers. A successful candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering with an emphasis on radar modeling.

Responsibilities 

• • Participate as an integral team member on multi-disciplinary research relating to applying technical skills to solve governmental and societal needs.
  • Provide technical, analytical, and numerical support for ongoing research and development projects in radar modeling, electrical engineering, and signal processing.
  • Design and implement signal processing and remote sensing algorithms in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ programming languages.
  • Assist with the design and testing of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for ongoing research and development projects
  • Prepare and deliver reports or presentations of research projects/analysis results to project sponsors as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the generation of proposals and external funding.
  • Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives. **
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Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• B.S. degree or higher in electrical engineering

Required Experience

• • Experience in radar modeling and/or systems engineering
  • Experience in PCB design and testing
  • Experience managing projects and leading technical teams
  • Experience developing and implementing test procedures

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• • Experience implementing algorithms in prototype software, such as MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
  • Experience with circuit modeling and simulation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• • Must have active TS//SCI Department of Defense security clearance
  • Certified in Altium Designer
  • Knowledge and experience with the development and analysis of remote sensing systems such as CubeSats
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral/written, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to take direction but work without continuous oversight
  • Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with respect to significant matters related to job duties
  • Demonstrated commitment to a healthy work environment
  
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Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• • Experience with Simulink
  • Experience in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint
  
• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. **

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Required Departmental Training: 

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable, Based on Experience

Title of Position Supervisor

Research Engineer II

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Additional Information

• Supervision will be exercised over student interns on a project-by-project basis.