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About the Role
Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Associate with expertise in precision survey and geodesy. This role will contribute to advancements in technologies related to electromagnetic propagation, geo-positioning, and remote sensing, supporting national security interests.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-level independent precision survey and geodesy research relevant to the interests of SGL.
- Present and publish research findings internally and externally, including project reviews, technical meetings, and scientific journals.
- Contribute to problem formulation, algorithm development, systems design, software implementation, and collection methods for specialized geodetic survey applications.
- Apply knowledge of global reference frame determination, multi-space geodetic techniques, metrology, geophysical phenomena, orbit determination, GNSS signals, and statistical estimation.
- Design experiments and analyses to evaluate system performance and develop recommendations for improvements.
- Implement software algorithms in C++ and Python in a collaborative environment, ensuring thorough documentation and test case execution.
- Further develop knowledge in geodesy, geodetic survey principles, astronomy, estimation theory, C++ and Python, and software development.
- Provide guidance and assistance to other employees and student employees.
- Provide technical leadership and identify new research directions.
- Perform other related functions as assigned and occasional travel for meetings.
Requirements
- PhD in geodesy, geophysics, aerospace engineering, physics, earth science, or related field.
- Experience developing software in C++ or Python for scientific applications.
- One or more years of experience developing methods of geodetic data collection and/or data reduction processes.
- Demonstrated record of authoring peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Demonstrated record of presenting scientific content to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Dynamic skill set, willingness to work with new technologies, highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, and managing time effectively.
- Attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills, and excellent judgment.
- Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with various groups of clients.
- Ability to work under pressure and accept supervision.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a government security clearance.
Skills
- Physics
- Gravimetry
- Astronomy
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
- Terrestrial survey instrumentation
- Estimation theory
- Global reference frame determination
- Multi-space geodetic techniques
- Metrology
- Geophysical phenomena
- Orbit determination
- GNSS signals
- Statistical estimation
- C++
- Python
- Software development
- Linux
- Windows
- Bash
- Git
- GitHub/GitLab
- AWS
- LaTeX
Location
- PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- PhD required
- 1+ years experience in geodetic data collection/reduction
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000-$165,000+/negotiable
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
About the Company
- Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) is a University Affiliated Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
- ARL:UT makes significant contributions in support of national security through fundamental research, innovative science, and applied engineering.
- The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) within ARL:UT engages in research in electromagnetic propagation, geo-positioning, and remote sensing.
- SGL monitors the long-term performance of GPS, addresses the specification of government geodetic-quality GPS receivers, and designs and executes government tests for industry-produced receivers.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.