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Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.\nAs the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.\nWe are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of 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.\nJob Description\nPurpose:\nCoordinate and oversee the specs, design, procurement and operations of the Aerospace and Aviation Research Lab at the new Texas A&M Campus in Fort Worth. Assist with developing project timelines; getting quotes, communicating with vendors, overseeing delivery and installation of equipment, interacting with the finance team for payments and preparing reports for management. After the lab is completed, this individual will oversee the activation of the lab and the execution of the first few projects.\nResponsibilities:\nIn coordination with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and supervisor, spec out a Digital Twins with AI agents and GPS-denied navigation lab.\nWork with SMEs, supervisor, and vendors to design the lab layout.\nWork with SMEs, supervisor, contracting, finance, vendors, and others to acquire the equipment and supplies needed.\nWork with SMEs, supervisor, vendors, and others to install and check-out the needed equipment and supplies\nWork with the building managers and safety team to make sure this lab adheres to all the applicable safety and security measures\nWork independently to create status reports and briefs and financial execution updates.\nBecome familiar with the operation of the lab to perform tests and measurements with the equipment acquired\nBe able to gather and process data for lab projects\nMaintain safety and lab records (e.g. training, equipment maintenance, inventory)\nMentor students who work at the lab\nDesign schedule for lab usage\nPerforms related duties as required\nThis document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.\nWhat We Need:\nMaster’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nSix years of related experience.\nOther Requirements:\nAble to handle Controlled Unclassified Information, proprietary Information, and eligible for a security clearance.\nIn rare occasions, might have to work outside of normal working hours for deadlines\nWhat Is Helpful:\nMS or Ph.D. in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering are preferred but other engineering fields with relevant experience will be considered.\nExperience designing and activating aerospace facilities as well as knowledge of CAD programs like SolidWorks, Matlab, Python or a similar programming language. \nStrong oral and written communications skills are needed to prepare reports, status presentations, and interact with vendors and potential funding sources.\nAbility to multitask and work cooperatively with others. \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills. \nStrong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills. \nMaintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSupervision of Others:\nThis position may supervise employees.\nWork Location:\nFort Worth, TX.\nTexas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:\nCompetitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.\nOptions for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.\nA defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.\nAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).\nFlexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses\nGenerous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.\nRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.\nTuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.\nAccess to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.\nWellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.\nHelpful Applicant Information\nRequired Materials for Application:\nResume/CV\nThree work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.\nLetter of interest\nApplications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.\nFailure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.\nCompensation Philosophy:\nRecruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.\nRecognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.\nOffer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.\nSupport, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.\nEmployment Eligibility Verification:\nIf 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.\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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