Graduate Research Engineer Scientist

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Graduate Research Engineer / Scientist to support our Huntsville ALlocation.

This position is designed for graduate students or individuals who have been accepted into a graduate program in STEM fields. The role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research and development (R&D) while contributing to real-world addition to technical responsibilities this position includes opportunities to mentor and provide guidance to undergraduate research engineers/scientists. Work will generally be performed in-person at our corporate office as part of a 40-hour weekly schedule typically during summer and winter academic breaks. Based on performance and availability there may be opportunities for part-time remote work during the school year. Limited travel to partner institutions including universities national laboratories or Government facilities may be required for certain experiments or meetings. Graduate Research Engineers/Scientists will work as part of a collaborative research team under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists. You will contribute to projects focused on topics such as engineering physics electronics micro-/nano-scale sciences and emerging areas of interest to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This position will provide opportunities to develop advanced scientific skills take on leadership roles and gain exposure to complex R&D challenges.

Duties:

• Lead or assist with the design and execution of experiments including laboratory and simulation-based activities.
• Conduct independent literature research to support scientific model-building and hypothesis testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate ideas contributing to project planning and execution.
• Configure and operate laboratory test systems including instrumentation sensors and measurement devices.
• Perform advanced data analysis using tools such as MATLAB Python and other common software suites.
• Document research progress and results in technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to undergraduate research engineers/scientists fostering their professional development.
• Support the preparation of scientific materials such as literature reviews customer deliverables and publication-quality reports.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Enrollment as a graduate student or acceptance into a graduate program in a STEM field such as engineering physics computer science or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of scientific principles laboratory techniques and engineering concepts.
• Experience (through coursework research or projects) in areas such as experiment design electronics or computational modeling.
• Proficiency with common software tools (e.g. Python MATLAB or LaTeX) and Microsoft Office for analysis and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create clear documentation and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Interest in mentoring and supporting the development of undergraduate researchers.
• Travel: 10 %
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Active enrollment in a graduate degree program in a STEM field (3.5 GPA or higher)

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name PeopleTec was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our companys foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec we value your long-term goals. Whether its through our continuing-education opportunities our robust training programs or our People First benefits package PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. PeopleTec Inc. participates in E-Verify.