Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, II, or III
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
flexible benefit account, sick time, 403(b), retirement plan, employee discount
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
| 101 East 27th Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 13, 2025 | |
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Job Posting Title: Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, II, or III---- Hiring Department: Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS---- Job Details: General NotesUS permanent residency or citizenship is required due to sponsor requirements. About Us The Center for Space Research (https://csr.utexas.edu) is an Organized Research Unit of the Cockrell School of Engineering. Our mission is to carry out scientific research from spaceborne platforms, in service to society, while educating all. With over $10 million in annual funding from various federal sponsors, and working on four operating space missions, the CSR team is at the forefront of architecting, operating, and science analysis for space missions. These missions use tracking measurements of orbital motion or the measurements of the force field near the satellite to make inferences about planet Earth. For us, the satellite is the instrument, so that our understanding of the aerospace engineering of the space mission is intimately connected with our scientific data analysis. Our Earth science data products are recognized globally as setting the standard, and are utilized by geoscience investigators worldwide. Our staff and students engage and research the latest data science paradigms together with deep physical insights to carry out "parts-per-billion" discovery. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - UTCSR embodies UT Austin's pioneering history in spaceflight and discovery from space. Join us and work on the complete life-cycle of space missions, in operation, in implementation, and in formulation phases. CSR employees work with mission teams at national labs and with international partners for the implementation of flight missions and scientific data analysis. For an early career engineer, this job offers an excellent opportunity to learn, to contribute, and to gain a variety of aerospace skills in a collegial, informal environment while visibly making a mark in the profession. Benefits: UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
What Starts Here Changes the World UTCSR is looking for a "good, sound, forward looking aerospace engineer", at the title of RESA-I/II/III to join our team. PurposeThe RESA I, II, or III is needed to carry out spaceflight engineering activities in support of our engagement with the GRACE Follow-On, GRACE-Continuity, and the QGG Pathfinder missions operated or in development by an international team led by Caltech/Jet Propulsion Lab. The needed work spans the gamut of spaceflight engineering including mission design, flight dynamics, requirements verification for flight systems, science traceability and requirements flowdown, and support for operations and science analyses. Responsibilities
For all levels:
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred QualificationsStrong verbal communication and teamwork skills; technical writing skills; analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; time-management skills to enable on-time project delivery. Ability to take the initiative and drive for results, and to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Proficiency in, or demonstrated ability to quickly become proficient in:
RESA I: $70,000+ depending on qualifications RESA II: $80,000+ depending on qualifications RESA III: $90,000+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions
Monday - Friday, typical office hours plus occasional after-hours work. Required Materials
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- 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 loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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