Job Title Research Engineer IV Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Aerospace Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Who we are Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service. Job Description Purpose: Working with the PI and the graduate students at the Land, Air, and Space Robotics laboratory to execute engineering functions involved in the research activities of the USSF Space Strategic Technical Institute (SSTI) In Space Operations (ISO). The candidate will mentor graduate students to also execute functions of the Space University Research Initiative (SURI) projects on Space Domain Awareness (SDA). In addition to research project execution and dissemination of key research results through conference and archival journal publications, they will also foster research development opportunities by working closely with the PI on research proposals. The candidate will also facilitate close collaborations with NASA Johnson Space Center's Gateway mission design analysis and trajectory optimization group. They will also revitalize TEES' cooperative agreement with NASA and facilitate student interactions and professional development. Responsibilities: + Execute engineering functions involved in the research activities of the USSF Space Strategic Technical Institute (SSTI) In Space Operations (ISO). + Mentor graduate students to also execute functions of the Space University Research Initiative (SURI) projects on Space Domain Awareness (SDA). + Research project execution and dissemination of key research results through conference and archival journal publications. + Foster research development opportunities by working closely with the PI on research proposals. + Facilitate close collaborations with NASA Johnson Space Center's Gateway mission design analysis and trajectory optimization group. + Revitalize TEES' cooperative agreement with NASA and facilitate student interactions and professional development. + Perform other duties as assigned. What we need: + Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Six years of related experience. What is helpful: + PhD in Aerospace Engineering Work Location: + Main Campus – College Station, TX. + Some positions may have potential for a flexible work schedule or location. About Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering is consistently rated in the top 10 programs in the United States. It provides unique, cutting-edge educational and research opportunities in areas including space exploration, national defense, and air transportation. We offer a unique environment with research spanning fundamental to applied and where students have vibrant hands-on organizations and tremendous opportunities for summer internships and co-ops. Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: + Competitive health benefits. + Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. + Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options. + Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution. + Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b). + Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses + Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities. + Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html + Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance. Helpful Applicant Information Required Materials for Application: + Resume/CV + Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor. + Letter of interest Compensation Philosophy: + Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. + Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance. + Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff. Employment Eligibility Verification + If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.