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Project/Unit Description The Applied Embedded Systems (AES) division of the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) supports multiple research products and projects in concert with development teams who are building complex, multi-faceted embedded and electronic systems.. Applications include aeronautics, aerospace, transportation, military equipment, radar and electromagnetic systems, electronics, optical systems, Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), and remote sensing.. Core functions encompass modeling, simulation, and analysis of proposed designs, including finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), vibration, shock, and fatigue analysis, and thermal analysis.. 0 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

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Overview The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:<br/><br/><ul><li>Students are our top priority.</li><li>We strive for excellence.</li><li>We thrive on diversity.</li><li>We celebrate collaboration.</li><li>We champion innovation.</li><li>We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.</li><li>We nurture the wellbeing of our community.</li><li>We act ethically.</li><li>We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Project/Unit Description The Applied Embedded Systems (AES) division of the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) supports multiple research products and projects in concert with development teams who are building complex, multi-faceted embedded and electronic systems. AES predominantly focuses on the research, development, testing, and deployment of embedded electronic and electromechanical systems. These systems provide our sponsors with technological solutions in the fields of Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar, command and control, communications, avionics, entertainment, physiological monitoring, and other applications. This research position will support hardware development needs of the Open Systems Development Branch (OSDB). This includes developing hardware from existing open standards such as OpenVPX as well as developing hardware that is driving new open standards. Job Purpose The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the research and development of state-of-the-art mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. This includes ideation, design, analysis, manufacture, implementation, integration, and testing of components, subsystems, and full systems, as well as guiding their successful deployment and implementation in a variety of environments. Applications include aeronautics, aerospace, transportation, military equipment, radar and electromagnetic systems, electronics, optical systems, Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), and remote sensing. Mechanical Engineers evaluate materials, structures, kinematics, thermodynamics, and fabrication methods, combining theoretical and experimental results to meet and manage complex system requirements. Core functions encompass modeling, simulation, and analysis of proposed designs, including finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), vibration, shock, and fatigue analysis, and thermal analysis. Functions may include reverse engineering and redesign of existing mechanical assemblies and components, research in emerging and advanced manufacturing methods, creation of technical data packages to communicate design and manufacturing intent to project teams and stakeholders, or development and evaluation of prototypes. Key Responsibilities</li><li>Design and document design intent and fabrication requirements using 2D and 3D modeling tools</li><li>Conduct refined mechanical and electro-mechanical system design studies and requirements analysis</li><li>Make significant contributions to technical data packages including 3D models, 2D engineering drawings, requirements documents, or test and verification plans</li><li>Develop and complete mechanical analysis and test procedures such as thermal analysis, vibration, and reliability testing</li><li>Generate performance design criteria in conjunction with project technical lead</li><li>Translate requirements into physical architectures for subsystems and complete systems</li><li>Select mechanical components, system dimensions, and packaging architecture</li><li>Design, assembly, and fabrication of test fixtures</li><li>Develop or contribute to technical reports and presentations</li><li>Design and build tools and processes to assist SMEs in completing advanced tasks</li><li>Contribute to white papers, published papers, or competitive proposals Additional Responsibilities</li><li>Contribute to the development and composition of new/updated open standards</li><li>Participate in technical meetings with GTRI and sponsor personnel, and support issue tracking and hardware development planning</li><li>Contribute to proposal efforts by developing white papers, RFI/RFP responses, sponsor briefs, and by proposing new research areas suitable for internal research and development (IR&D) funding</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned Required Minimum Qualifications</li><li>Experience developing, modeling, and simulating mechanical hardware designs</li><li>Experience with open hardware standards (e.g. OpenVPX)</li><li>Knowledge of computer architectures as it relates to embedded hardware and communications standards, e.g., Ethernet, PCI Express Preferred Qualifications</li><li>Active Secret Clearance</li><li>Experience with Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) or other forms of open systems management</li><li>Experience with high-speed processing, especially signal processing</li><li>Knowledge of avionics protocols and interfaces, including but not limited to ARINC- and VITA-standard protocols, Serial, discrete, MIL-STD-1553 and/or analog interfaces Travel Requirements Education and Length of Experience Levels 2, 3 This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook</li><li>2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field</li><li>0 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://hr.gatech.edu/benefits Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu). Posted: 03/06/2024 Closes: 04/29/2024 Back</li></ul>

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