University of Alabama at Birmingham
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST ASSISTANT (2)
University of Alabama at Birmingham, University, Florida, United States
Job Title
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST ASSISTANT (2) (T229901)
Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST ASSISTANT
entry‑level Embedded Software Developer
position for UAB's Engineering and Innovative Technology Development (EITD) group. Assist in the development, testing, continuous improvement and deployment of desktop, web‑based, and embedded software/firmware applications to support payload systems for space applications. Develop system‑level documents, perform system‑level testing and debugging, and assist with preliminary test and analysis code development for complex engineering hardware and devices. Engineering and Innovative Technology Development (EITD) was created to support development of specialized research instruments for ground and microgravity‑based research experiments. Since 1990, we have grown into a full‑service organization, providing customers with a range of solutions from technical guidance to complete turn‑key systems and services from concept through fabrication, deployment, and operational support. Our engineers are experienced in design, development, and commercialization of innovative hardware and software systems for the aeronautic and life sciences industry. As one of the nation's leading developers in cold stowage hardware for use in microgravity and exploration, our expertise covers mechanical, electrical, and software design, fabrication, assembly, test, and sustainment; as well as, systems engineering, safety and verification documentation / closeout, crew training, launch site support, mission operations, and recovery.
US Citizens only. Reports to EITD Software Section Lead. Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs simple and routine software development and testing tasks with standard techniques. Assists more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, testing, analysis, computation methods, and reports. Support meetings, teleconferences, and travel as required by projects.
Responsibilities
Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
Support meetings, teleconferences, and travel as required by projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Minimal Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Ability to use various engineering and documentation/analysis software, MS Word, and Excel; Ability to accumulate and analyze data; Strong critical‑thinking and interpretive skills to analyze situations, define problems, and develop solutions; Ability to analyze, interpret and display statistical data; Knowledge of software development processes and usage of IDEs for development and testing.
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Embedded Firmware Development experience using advanced microcontrollers and IDEs (e.g. MPLAB, IAR, Keil); Collaborative Software/Firmware Development experience in small teams; Software/Firmware Development experience for aerospace applications; Experience with Test‑Driven Development (TDD) methodology; Experience developing software with programming languages C, C++, C#, Python, and/or Rust; Experience using Visual Studio and/or VS Code; Experience developing/deploying RTOS frameworks.
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
Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST ASSISTANT
entry‑level Embedded Software Developer
position for UAB's Engineering and Innovative Technology Development (EITD) group. Assist in the development, testing, continuous improvement and deployment of desktop, web‑based, and embedded software/firmware applications to support payload systems for space applications. Develop system‑level documents, perform system‑level testing and debugging, and assist with preliminary test and analysis code development for complex engineering hardware and devices. Engineering and Innovative Technology Development (EITD) was created to support development of specialized research instruments for ground and microgravity‑based research experiments. Since 1990, we have grown into a full‑service organization, providing customers with a range of solutions from technical guidance to complete turn‑key systems and services from concept through fabrication, deployment, and operational support. Our engineers are experienced in design, development, and commercialization of innovative hardware and software systems for the aeronautic and life sciences industry. As one of the nation's leading developers in cold stowage hardware for use in microgravity and exploration, our expertise covers mechanical, electrical, and software design, fabrication, assembly, test, and sustainment; as well as, systems engineering, safety and verification documentation / closeout, crew training, launch site support, mission operations, and recovery.
US Citizens only. Reports to EITD Software Section Lead. Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs simple and routine software development and testing tasks with standard techniques. Assists more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, testing, analysis, computation methods, and reports. Support meetings, teleconferences, and travel as required by projects.
Responsibilities
Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
Support meetings, teleconferences, and travel as required by projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Minimal Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Ability to use various engineering and documentation/analysis software, MS Word, and Excel; Ability to accumulate and analyze data; Strong critical‑thinking and interpretive skills to analyze situations, define problems, and develop solutions; Ability to analyze, interpret and display statistical data; Knowledge of software development processes and usage of IDEs for development and testing.
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Embedded Firmware Development experience using advanced microcontrollers and IDEs (e.g. MPLAB, IAR, Keil); Collaborative Software/Firmware Development experience in small teams; Software/Firmware Development experience for aerospace applications; Experience with Test‑Driven Development (TDD) methodology; Experience developing software with programming languages C, C++, C#, Python, and/or Rust; Experience using Visual Studio and/or VS Code; Experience developing/deploying RTOS frameworks.
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
Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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