Assistant Research Engineer - Software Developer

Department: Michigan Tech Research Institute

Summary

The Assistant Research Engineer will work as a software developer in support of a variety of scientific and research programs. The position is on-site, located at MTRI in Ann Arbor, MI (www.mtri.org).

Responsibilities 

1. Assist with the dissemination of scientific results to external parties via the development of web based and mobile application software.
2. Design and develop software user interfaces according to user needs; design methodologies and tool sets; design and conduct tests.
3. Support data management for remote sensing and geospatial data projects through the design and maintenance of scientific databases.
4. Develop software to prototype and evaluate signal processing, remote sensing, and/or machine learning algorithms.
5. Assist with defining software objectives by analyzing user requirements, system features, and functionality.
6. Recommend software solutions by comparing pros and cons of custom versus off-the-shelf alternatives.
7. Coordinate requirements and schedules, contribute to team meetings, troubleshoot development and production problems.
7. Develop software documentation and assistance tools.
8. Continue to improve performance by being aware of new technologies and software products, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
9. Accept ownership of, and responsibility for responding to, new and varied requests.
10. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
11. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering with computer science experience.

Required Experience

● Strong programming skills with experience in one or more of the following programming languages/software: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or equivalent.
● Knowledge of software development tools, including revision control systems.
● Experience with one or more of the following: database design and maintenance, geospatial data processing, web development frameworks, cloud computing, iOS or Android development kits, ROS (Robotic Operating System).
● Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail.
● Demonstrated ability to participate in team projects.
● Familiarity with Linux or other Unix-based operating systems.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

● Basic knowledge of one or more of the following: signal processing, image processing, geospatial data processing, machine learning, numerical analysis, statistics, robotics, or distributed computing.
● Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to perform research, solve technical problems, and/or develop software tools.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship. Obtaining a national security clearance while holding a dual citizenship will not be possible when the foreign country poses a risk to the national security of the United States.
● Excellent written/oral communication skills.
● Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail.
● Ability to take direction but work without continuous oversight.
● Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to significant matters related to job duties.
● Demonstrated ability to participate in team projects.
● Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Ability to contribute to competitive grant proposals.
● Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas through symposia, methods documentation, reports, and publications.

● 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

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

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

 

Shift

 

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable, Based on Experience

Title of Position Supervisor

Research Scientist II

Posting Type

Internal and External

Dependent on Funding

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

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Additional Information

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.  

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)