The University of Alabama (UAB) Engineering and Technology Development (EITD) department https://www.uab.edu/engineering/eitd/ is seeking a project engineer to join our team. This position will provide the opportunity to work as part of a multi-discipline engineering team that specializes in the development of cold stowage systems for use in microgravity and space exploration. The systems developed by our team provide researchers with a means of preserving experiments in a thermally controlled environment onboard the International Space Station, as well as onboard launch and landing vehicles.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will include the review and analysis of performance data, review performance, interface, and safety requirements, development of procedures and operations plans, and real-time interaction with NASA flight-support counterparts to provide operational overviews and troubleshooting support, as needed.

Other responsibilities will include general support for the multi-disciplinary engineering team, in areas such as project documentation, hardware testing and data analysis, and safety and interface requirements verification.

Work nights and weekends, as necessary, to support real time flight operations. Travel to support testing and launch/return activities for approx. 7-day periods, 5-10 trips per year possible.

Perform other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $67,070 - $108,990)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Scientific Research

Organization

: 440002000 Engineering & Innovative Tech Develop

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

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