Ground Station Engineer – ASF
CLASSIFICATION: Information Systems Professional 4A
GRADE: Grade 81
WORK TYPE: On Campus, Staff Full-time
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: University of Alaska Fairbanks
SCHOOL/BUSINESS UNIT: UAF Geophysical Institute
LOCATION: Fairbanks
CATEGORIES: Engineering/Computer Science, Research/Science/Grants
Position Summary:
The Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF) of the Geophysical Institute (GI) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is searching for one talented and dedicated staff member to act as Ground Station Engineers. ASF downlinks, processes, archives, and distributes remote-sensing data to scientific users around the world. ASF’s mission is to make remote-sensing data accessible. This has many aspects, including promoting, facilitating, and participating in the advancement of remote sensing in order to support national and international Earth science research, field operations, and commercial remote-sensing applications that benefit society. ASF is committed to providing the highest quality of data and services in a timely manner.
*** US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ***
*Remote work is not available for this position.*
The Geophysical Institute is a research-driven organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers an attractive work environment and strong benefits including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute is committed to equity, inclusion, and accountability and values the open sharing of different perspectives. We support a respectful and welcoming environment and a commitment to serving Alaska and Alaskans with strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.
As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, members from marginalized communities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Hands-on experience in RF/Analogue design
- Experience in satellite RF communications architecture
- Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
- Demonstrated advanced analytical problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills.
- System administration skills and/or software engineering skills and/or system engineering skills.
- Experience with industry-standard best practices & methods for security and/or software engineering skills
- Experience deploying computer hardware and/or software systems
- Ability to work well with others and act as a technical lead in a team environment
REQUIRED EDUCATION OR TRAINING:
Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience with RF software or hardware engineering, systems administration, software development or systems engineering.
Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
Valid Driver’s license. Clean driving record that is in compliance with UA policy requirements.
SALARY INFORMATION:
This position is full-time, Grade 81, term-funded, exempt, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, based on education and experience.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
*YOU MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND PROVIDE THIS CONFIRMATION IN YOUR RESUME OR COVER LETTER.
- This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment.
- Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
- Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified