Job Description

Posting Number: req20779

Department: Aerospace & Mechanical Engr

Location: Main Campus

Address: 1130 N Mountain Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) is seeking applicants for part time Research Engineering Technician II positions. The candidates will assist with investigations of laminar turbulent transition of hypersonic boundary layers. The investigative tools are so-called direct numerical simulations and linear stability theory.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the PI and collaborating faculty, assist with investigations of laminar turbulent transition of hypersonic boundary layers.
• Learn to perform literature reviews by keeping track of advances in the field.
• Under supervision, learn to use direct numerical simulations and linear stability theory.
• Under supervision of the PI, participate with co-authoring peer-reviewed conference papers, journal manuscripts, conference presentations, and posters.
• Communicate results through written in reports and discussion in group meetings.
• Follow standard operating procedures to support engineering functions of research projects and write technical reports (may involve some statistical analysis).
• Participate with presenting at conferences, symposiums, and other various events as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge with programming, such as using Matlab, Python, C, C++, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to handle assignments independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Experience working with C, C++ and/or Fortran
• Prior work or internship experience in industry preferred though not required.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 19

Job FTE: .49

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

5

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$20.33

Grade Range Midpoint

$25.41

Grade Range Maximum

$30.49

Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Research Engineering

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Hermann Fasel

faselh@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

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