In this role, the candidate will not only focus on technical
responsibilities but also prioritize customer service excellence. This involves
collecting, developing, analyzing, and communicating a variety of space-based
data while ensuring positive interactions with customers and industry partners.
Strong communication skills are essential for addressing inquiries and
providing timely updates.

Key responsibilities include performing applied research,
conducting analytical and statistical studies, and providing leadership and
guidance to other researchers. The candidate will analyze electrical designs,
use statistical techniques to assess power design outcomes, and manage large
data sets through software. The role also involves designing, building, and
testing specialized equipment for national defense, space exploration, or
environmental research.

The Research Engineer 3 will coordinate with procurement and
human resources to ensure the team has the necessary resources. The ideal
candidate will work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating
strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time
management. Willingness to travel to off-site and on-base locations is
required.

Interpersonal skills are critical for enhancing customer
satisfaction through proactive communication and timely delivery of products.
Proficiency in basic accounting and problem-solving will further support
efficient task execution.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Professional Engineer (PE) may be required, depending upon field of expertise.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Maintains
  a DoD Security Clearance to meet necessary security requirements.
• Acts
  as the primary point of contact for space systems at the COSMIAC Research
  Center and represents the center to the School of Engineering (SoE).
• Prepares,
  supervises, and provides education and training to junior engineers and
  coordinates facility improvements to ensure a safe and efficient working
  environment for them.
• Conducts
  functional analysis of electrical designs to assess institutional
  resources available for completing complex programs.
• Utilizes
  statistical analysis techniques to analyze and consult on the outcomes of
  power designs.
• Employs
  software to design, manipulate, summarize, and generate reports from
  multiple, large, and complex data sets and generic design features.
• Designs,
  builds, and tests special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for
  research purposes related to national defense, outer space, industry, or
  the global environment.
• Proven
  experience managing large defense contracts.
• Coordinates
  with procurement and human resources personnel to ensure subordinates have
  the necessary resources for job success.
• Prioritize
  customer service by collecting, developing, analyzing, and communicating a
  variety of space-based data, ensuring positive interactions with customers
  and industry partners.
• A
  basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong
  organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates
  the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team,
  prioritize work tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Willingness
  and ability to travel to off-site and on-base locations as required.
• A demonstrated
  commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well
  as working with broadly diverse communities.

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the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.