Research Engineer I

Job TitleResearch Engineer I Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Texas Center For Applied Technology Proposed Minimum Salary$5,000.00 monthly Job LocationBryan, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Who we are Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service. Job Description Purpose: The Research Engineer I position involves the design and development of custom software solutions (mobile and/or desktop applications, web services, APIs, etc.) to meet customer requirements of the Texas A&M Center for Applied Technology. Specific technical activities include evaluating project requirements to determine the best solution for a problem, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging applications in various programming languages, developing associated software documentation, perform software support and maintenance as needed, and other related duties as assigned. Candidates must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, and write clean, elegant code that maximizes functionality and efficiency. Those who are self-motivated, curious, adaptive, and exercise independent thought and judgment are the primary candidates for this opportunity. Candidates should have a desire to stay abreast of changes in technology as it relates to their work, and must be able to evaluate and identify new technologies to support projects. Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, support, and document software written in various programming languages. (70%) Research and integrate various third-party software frameworks, client-server software architectures, and databases with our internally developed solutions. The individual will integrate all these varying elements into a single seamless product. (20%) Other duties as assigned. (10%) What we need: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. What is helpful: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (or other related field) or equivalent experience required. Experience with web development (e.g., HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, AJAX, Node.js, Angular, React, Svelte, Symfony, etc.). Experience with web service development/interfacing (e.g., REST, GraphQL, SOAP, WSDL, etc.). Experience with third-party software framework integration (e.g., Eclipse RCP, Apache Hadoop, Kubernetes, commercial cloud computing services, etc.). Experience with database languages (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, etc.). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency with software development tools (e.g., Git, VS Code, Jira, Jenkins, etc.). Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Objective-C, Swift, C , etc. Work Location: RELLIS Campus – Bryan, TX. About the Texas A&M Center for Applied Technology The Texas A&M Center for Applied Technology (TCAT) provides high quality, applied research and development of pragmatic solutions to address the unique and critical needs of its customers. TCAT’s primary mission is the development, delivery, and insertion of technology to solve targeted problems, engaging the entire continuum of research from basic to applied. The TCAT team encompasses a wide array of expertise ranging from software and systems engineering, to user experience and visual/graphical design. Through utilization of a unique mix of knowledge and skills, TCAT can span interdisciplinary boundaries and couple its research strengths with proven capabilities and capacity to accomplish targeted challenges. Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits. Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options. Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution. Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b). Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance. Helpful Applicant Information Required Materials for Application: Resume/CV Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor. Letter of interest Compensation Philosophy: Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance. Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. At Texas A&M Engineering, our employees are meeting new challenges every day. Through partnerships with industries, communities and academic institutions, the Texas A&M College of Engineering and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) work to enrich the lives of residents of the State of Texas, the United States and the World. Texas A&M Engineering staff and faculty members strive to uphold the university's core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity and Selfless Service while working to fulfill the program’s efforts to transform engineering education. About Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) About Texas A&M University College of Engineering Benefits Visit Bryan Visit College Station Workplace Notices Contact Us

Salary : $5,000