Electrical Engineer UT Space Institute
Tullahoma, TN - USA
Job Summary
The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) invites applications for the position of Electrical Engineer. This role provides advanced electrical engineering leadership supporting specialized ground test facilities including ArcJet infrastructure development research hardware systems and strategic laboratory growth aligned with UTSIs research mission.
This position will manage and oversee daily operation of specialized ground test facilities while leading engineering efforts to ensure sustained facility performance and expansion of research capabilities; provide electrical engineering expertise for facility design modifications and infrastructure supporting sponsored research; and collaborate with faculty sponsors and students while contributing to long-range strategic planning and maintaining high availability of critical research systems.
Responsibilities
30% Electrical Engineering Design & ArcJet Facility Development
Provide electrical engineering support for design development and build of ArcJet and related research facilities including conceptual layouts detailed engineering design and fabrication planning. Oversee development of electrical modifications supporting sponsored research and mentor students and interns.
30% Strategic Planning & Engineering Leadership
Participate in long-range laboratory planning lead engineering efforts to expand facility capabilities and provide project management support for conceptual and final design fabrication and installation of new research infrastructure.
20% Research Hardware Fabrication & Control Systems
Fabricate research hardware and instrumentation supporting major research facilities. Develop data acquisition and control system software for operation of test facilities and experimental platforms.
10% Specialized Facility Operations
Manage daily operations of specialized ground test facilities identify operational issues and resolve technical problems to ensure sustained performance of critical research infrastructure.
10% Research Support & Laboratory Operations
Support research project meetings assist with research planning guide students maintain and repair research hardware operate essential equipment and perform general laboratory maintenance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Power Engineering or related field
- 23 years of experience in design analysis or integration of highpower electrical distribution systems preferably in aerospace test facilities industrial environments or large research laboratories.
- Experience with vendor coordination specification development installation oversight and commissioning of electrical infrastructure and control systems.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-basedvisa status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience in aerospace test facilities and familiarity with fluid mechanics or pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
- Experience with LabVIEW signal conditioning and monitoring systems.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of high-current DC power systems and industrial/aerospace electrical distribution design.
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards including NFPA 70/National Electrical Code and IEEE standards.
- Knowledge of grounding insulation protection schemes and thermal management for high-voltage/high-current circuits.
- Skill in electrical CAD platforms such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN and simulation tools such as ETAP PSCAD or MATLAB/Simulink.
- Skill in developing operating procedures maintenance plans and troubleshooting complex electric power systems.
- Ability to manage multiple technical projects and collaborate with faculty sponsors and students.
- Ability to maintain scheduling operation and maintenance planning for advanced facilities such as ArcJet.
- Ability to work in ITAR-controlled environments and obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Work Location
- Tullahoma TN
- Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
- UT Market Range: MR12
- Anticipated Hiring Range: $100000 $105000
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a Resume Cover Letter and List of Three Professional References.
About UTSI
The UT Space Institute is a research education and innovation center located in Tullahoma Tennessee supporting aerospace and defense research graduate education and collaboration with AEDC NASA the Department of Defense and industry partners.
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About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more