Research Scientist I

Position Description :

The Electrical Research Engineer is responsible for performing and analyzing research across various disciplines, working with engineers to conduct complex engineering testing and analyses, designing and implementing new standards, protocols, processes and equipment and providing technical reports and presentations to assist in planning and direction.

Essential Functions

Develop and use of analytical procedures, component and / or full scale vehicle testing

Primarily in the areas of automated vehicles and automotive cyber security research.

Perform design analyses of motor vehicle safety systems

• TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

Create detailed cost estimates for tasks

Establish and maintain task schedules and budgets

Write research papers and technical reports

Completion of customer support in a timely, error-free and competitive manner

Report research and test results in a basic format

Work in a team to reach technical project goals

Critically evaluate and correct deficiencies in technical proposals, plans, and reports

Make technical decisions with assistance

Support TRC Inc.s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or appropriate comparable discipline

Candidate must have knowledge and experience in modeling and simulation of mechanical and / or electrical systems and in data acquisition and reduction.

Candidate must have demonstrated computer programming skills and strong knowledge of vehicle network.

Technical knowledge to solve tough substantive, work-related problems

Strong communication skills

Excellent computer skills including word processing and data analysis software

Basic project management skills

Working conditions

Standard office, climate controlled environment

Physical requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers