University of Arizona

R&D Systems Engineer IV


PayCompetitive
LocationTucson/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: req22820
      R&D Systems Engineer IV
      Posting Number req22820
      Department Steward Observatory
      Department Website Link https://astro.arizona.edu
      Location Main Campus
      Address Tucson, AZ USA
      Position Highlights

      The candidate must be experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams that have successfully delivered complex, high-precision opto-mechanical systems. The candidate will work on high level documentation such as the Requirements document, and all lower-level requirement documents that establish the baseline design of the subsystem. The candidate must have good communication skills and be able to represent the engineering team in a professional manner both internally and externally to Steward Observatory. The candidate is expected to be a motivated self-starter who can work with and lead engineers to resolve technical problems and establish approaches for solutions.

      Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

      The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .

      Duties & Responsibilities
      • Interface with stake holders and engineering staff to make sure that high and low level requirements and relevant specifications are captured and understood.
      • Understands risk associated with building complex Astronomical systems. This is to include using risk tables and addressing risk and putting a mitigation strategy in place.
      • Make sure that V&V (Verification and Validation) and I&T (Integration and Test) plans are developed for all designs. Review and ensure that reliability and quality standards are appropriate for meeting both high and low level requirements.
      • Attend engineering and stakeholder meetings to make sure that all avenues of the system are being captured. Have the ability to lead investigations into issues and concerns with the design and function of the system. Lead discussions of requirements, V&V (Verification and Validation), and I&T (Integration and Test) plans.
      Minimum Qualifications
      • Bachelor's degree in Systems/Industrial Engineering or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
      • Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
      Preferred Qualifications
      • Strong background in Finite Element Analysis.
      FLSA Exempt
      Full Time/Part Time Full Time
      Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
      Job FTE 1.0
      Work Calendar Fiscal
      Job Category Research
      Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
      Rate of Pay $99,901-$129,871
      Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
      Grade 12
      Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

      The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
      Career Stream and Level PC4
      Job Family Research Engineering
      Job Function Research
      Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
      Number of Vacancies 1
      Target Hire Date
      Expected End Date
      Contact Information for Candidates Manny Montoya
      so-humanresources@list.arizona.edu
      Open Date 5/14/2025
      Open Until Filled Yes
      Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
      Special Instructions to Applicant
      Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
      Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
  • About the company

      95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.

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