Research Engineer

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Closing Date:

06/23/2024

Type of Position:

Senior Professional Staff - Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Executive Director I3R

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Research Engineer in Mechatronics and Robotics for the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I3R) will lead and contribute to cutting-edge research and technology development in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment. This role demands a unique combination of technical expertise, creativity, and collaborative skills. We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. A professional demeanor and ability to establish effective working relationships, building trust and influence to accomplish work within a setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes is expected.

The Research Engineer will contribute to control system and software design, development, and testing on various platforms for a diverse set of projects, as well as develop the functional architecture and strategy for solutions in a manner consistent with the University’s enterprise architecture, security and other compliance/standards necessary. The successful candidate will also collaborate with researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate theoretical models into practical applications that meet all requirements, and document and present development processes and outputs to internal and external stakeholders. They will also continuously update their technical knowledge and skills in line with emerging technologies, and perform other duties as assigned.

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