NIWC - Graduate Student - ISR Department Lead Systems Engineer Projects (Task 56-162525)
$47,507–$47,507 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct standardized and experimental engineering support for subsurface and surface autonomous vehicles in controlled lab and saltwater environments. Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and statistical software to evaluate ISR system effectiveness. Compose technical reports, system analyses, and assessments while assisting in the development of data collection and dissemination processes. Participate in Lead Systems Engineer meetings to coordinate engineering events and present findings. Conduct literature searches for Model Based Systems Engineering practices and prepare monthly status reports. Submit work under general direction while supporting R&D and testing efforts across over 160 active department projects.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate Level 1 or above: Pursuing a Master's Degree or PhD in any major.
- First Year, Second Year or Doctoral Candidate.
- Under general direction, incumbents must be enrolled in a masters degree program related to the required discipline requested on the task order statement of work.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in the required discipline.
- Able to accomplish a minimum of 50% of the task without supervision (Graduate Level 1).
- Able to accomplish a minimum of 90% of the task without supervision (Graduate Level 2).
- Area of Study: Any major.
- STEM and Engineering/Science courses.
- College level math.
- Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Chemistry/Biology
- This position may require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
- Only US Citizens may qualify.
- Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
- Student available to work 10-20 hours per week during semester.
- Student available to work 15-40 hours per week during breaks.
- The contractor shall be required to perform on onsite at NIWC Pacific and Microsoft Teams meetings as needed.
- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
Desired Qualifications
- STEM and Engineering/Science courses are a plus.
- Course Work (preferred, but not mandatory): Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Course Work (preferred, but not mandatory): Chemistry/Biology
- Expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and common statistical software.
- Interest and/or experience in engineering practices as well as software and hardware development.
- Desire person with strong work ethic, detail oriented, and good communication skills.
- Student available to work 10-20 hours per week during semester, and 15-40 hours per week during breaks preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire
- Position may require obtaining and maintaining a DoD SECRET security clearance
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