Senior Technologist II

Job Title

Senior Technologist II

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Bush Combat Development Complex

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Technologist - Laser Diagnostics & Directed Energy independently applies advanced knowledge of scientific research or engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields at the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). The laser diagnostics for hypersonics and directed energy research team at BCDC focuses on the maturation and application of novel energetic methods to provide revolutionary performance capabilities. The objective is to develop and implement laser technologies for hypersonic and directed energy applications. The ALLEMO is a multipurpose laboratory that integrates a range of laser-based and plasma-based technologies to facilitate aerodynamic and aero-optic research and development. The ALLEMO facility employs laser and electromagnetic concepts to understand high-speed aerodynamics, laser propagation, long-range detection of trace hazardous gases, plasma-based methods for flow control, guiding of electromagnetic and laser radiation, and advanced energy conversion methods. The ALLEMO is collocated with the NAL, providing complimentary laser diagnostic tools to support hypersonic research and a wide range of other research capabilities that take advantage of the NAL hypersonic wind tunnels. Work at other facilities around campus or the RELLIS campus (e.g., Ballistics, AeroOptics and Materials (BAM) Range) could be required as needed.

Responsibilities:

- Plans and conducts engineering research requiring independent judgement in the selection, and minor to major adaptation and modification of standard engineering and scientific techniques.

- Operate, maintain and oversee safety requirements for a variety of Class 4 laser systems including MHz rate pulse burst lasers, femtosecond pulsed Titanium sapphire lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, fiber lasers and dye lasers; trains other users when needed on these systems.

- Designs, analyzes, builds, and tests special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for research purposes in field of expertise.

- Applies an analytical approach to assist with development of a solution to a variety of problems.

- Demonstrates and applies thorough understanding of engineering methods, research protocols, assessment instruments, and data interpretation.

- Designs and performs engineering experiments, tests, and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.

- Participates in team research activities.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Eight years of relevant experience.

- Experience in report writing.

- Experience in working on research projects.

Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:

- Must be able to gain and maintain a DoD (Department of Defense) security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively through informal and formal do