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As a Research Civil Engineer (Highway), you will:

• Plan, conduct, and manage research studies utilizing engineering principles and knowledge in the areas of digital project delivery and asset management.
• Utilize engineering principles and knowledge of the digital transformation of infrastructure project delivery to better enable owner agency’s decision-making.
• Develop and promote research and analysis tools and methods to link project delivery and asset management, and improve the understanding of impacts and opportunities of technology (including autonomous vehicles) on the nation’s infrastructure.
• Participate in Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) asset management, digital project delivery, and digital infrastructure programs to assess needs and help advance a lifecycle approach to data management.
• Collaborate with work groups across Department of Transportation (DOT) modes as well as across other Federal agencies, such as the USDOT’s Digital Infrastructure and connected /autonomous vehicle groups.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-level professional with extensive expertise and direct experience in methods, practices, data standards, and procedures related to infrastructure project delivery and lifecycle-based asset management. They have an excellent understanding of highway agency needs, challenges and opportunities as the industry undergoes a digital transformation. They also have experience in planning, conducting, managing, and "Continued under Additional Info".

Singapore University of Technology and Design immediately invites applications for multiple Research Assistant positions to work in Singapore, in the following areas:

• Robust perception, planning, and control for field robots
• Simultaneous localization and mapping
• Experimental robotics
• Novel mechanism synthesis and analysis
• Electromechanical system design experience is strongly preferred

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing reconfigurable robotic platforms to achieve project goals and KPIs (spanning surveillance, maintenance, and payload-carrying robot platforms)
• Implementing and researching specifications for various subsystem components, component analysis, designing for durability, maintainability, and estimating physical constraints required to achieve expected functionality and reconfigurability .
• Have a good understanding of the electrical system of the robot so as to optimize the mechanical designs
• Have a strong understanding of the PCB design and fabrication
• Have a strong understanding of different manufacturing processes and manufacturing constraints
• Designing mounts for onboard sensors and computing equipment with consideration for dust and waterproof requirements
• Simulating using CAD Solidworks for FEA analysis and Keyshot demonstration
• Experience with electrical and electronic components and the use of fabrication and soldering set is strongly preferred
• Able to effectively communicate ideas and take constructive criticism
• Able to effectively work in a multi-disciplinary team and with third-party vendors

The position requires a B.Eng/M.Eng./M.Sc. in Engineering Product Development/Information System/ Mechanical/Electrical and Electronics/Computer Engineering or a related area.

Candidates are expected to possess experience in field robotic systems as evidenced by developmental project experiences/publications. Strong commitment to research and development is essential.

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is looking for Research Assistants (RA) for the NSoE Phase II Maritime Sector. The RA will design and conduct experiments on the maritime testbed MariOT, and assist Research Fellows to develop prototypes and tools.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any area of engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ or Python programming.
• Working knowledge of computer networks.
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography and/or applied machine learning is advantageous.
• Working knowledge in software testing is advantageous.
• Familiarity with shipboard OT systems is advantageous.

This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023

As a INTERDISCPLINARY COMPUTER ENG/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COMP SCI at the GS-0854/1515/1550-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Performs a broad range of assessment; analyses; or experimentation of fielded or emerging capabilities/technologies associated with Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) supporting the Joint commands with national or international responsibilities.
• Is responsible for planning and conducting assessments to include defining purpose, objectives, critical operational issues, metrics; methodology, analysis of results, and providing end-state deliverables as required by customers and sponsors.
• Leads or participates in assessment, integration, and/or interoperability project teams.

• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records.
• Maintains records, locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
• Performs routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Maintains, calibrates and modifies equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.

• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records; maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
• Assists in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory or livestock environment, common to the assigned area of work.
• Prepares solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory or livestock environment.
• Performs routine and recurring experiments using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Maintains, calibrates, and modifies equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Responsible for programmatic, technical, and organizational integration within the NESC in conjunction with major Agency programs. Incumbent will integrate essential NESC activities and facilitate communication among and within NESC assessments.
• Provides technical integration for assigned programs and missions, specifically Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD); Commercial Crew Program (CCP).
• Leads NESC involvement with SOMD related NESC assessments and ensures communication of program-related activities through program boards and panels, NESC Review Boards, and other technical meetings.
• Partners with the local NESC Chief Engineer in providing a focal point between SOMD Programs and the NESC.
• Coordinates, leads, and reviews independent systems engineering reviews and analysis of NASA programs, projects, and activities
• Serves as a senior consultant on the most challenging problems in aerospace and aeronautical engineering to an agency having responsibility for an engineering program of national or international scope and impact.
• Performs internal NIO systems engineering tasks including preparation of NESC submissions of assessment lessons learned to the Lessons Learned Information System, preparing NESC response to critical flight readiness and safety mission reviews.
• Develops, analyzes, and evaluates long-range plans for the NIO. Develops and implements policies improving internal operations of the NESC.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

The Student Trainee Business Operations Assistant is responsible for performing various administrative support duties in their assigned organization. They may provide administrative support related to NSF's efforts to promote and fund awards through grants, cooperative agreements, and other mechanisms, or may support technical and business operations throughout NSF. Student interns will perform a combination of the following:

Administrative/Office Support

• Receives, controls, and tracks all incoming mail, correspondence, documents, congressional and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and action items.
• Creates, maintains, and promptly distributes important documents and records to appropriate staff, including the assigned organization's telephone list, Staff Conflict of Interest (COI) list, and Emergency Contact list.
• Receives visitors and screens telephone calls for the assigned organization.
• Maintains the assigned organization's calendar, assisting management staff in tracking important activities, such as panels, committee of visitors (COVs), site visits, and staff absences.
• Assists in planning and coordinating meetings by notifying participants, reserving space, sending agendas, preparing materials, assisting management officials in preparing for meetings and presentations, providing support during meetings, taking minutes, and following up as needed.
• Establishes, organizes, and maintains office files for the assigned organization.
• Assists with preparing purchase orders and requisitions for office equipment, furniture, and printing/copying supplies for the assigned organization.
• Serves as the assigned organization's primary timekeeper by maintaining accurate, up-to-date time and attendance records for all staff.

• Assists with processing non-award actions or recommended awards and providing general administrative support for assigned programs.
• Arranges logistics for in-person panels including negotiating hotel rates, reserving room blocks, and ensuring reviewers have the required materials, such as proposals and background information.
• Provides authoritative information to Principal Investigators (PIs) on proposal submission requirements and coordinates with PIs to obtain necessary information for incomplete proposals.
• Handles PI inquiries about their request status. Refers only the most controversial, sensitive, or substantive scientific issues to other staff members, as necessary.
• Enters budget and award data into the appropriate system for funded proposals.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking talented individuals with:

• A PhD in many-body quantum physics or similar
• Able to do literature review and summarize the main findings from the literature
• Competence in numerical many-body quantum physics
• Competence in disseminating the outcomes of the research including in peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing
• Ability to support the research team
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigator

Job Requirements:

To apply for this position, applicants should be:

• Proficiency or understanding many-body quantum systems out of equilibrium
• Expertise in simulating many-body quantum systems
• Proficient communication and writing skills in English
• Possess excellent problem-solving abilities as well as strong attention to detail.
• Someone who can work independently while still collaborating effectively within a team environment when needed.

• You will be responsible for providing consultation for a wide range of human performance (HP), human performance improvement (HPI), human systems integration (HSI), education, and training policies.
• You will conduct analyses to identify or validate training requirements, using the systems approach to training.
• You will advise and consult Project Managers for training system/device acquisition or modification on matters related to the interpretation of complex training requirements.
• You will conduct effectiveness evaluations to validate training resources utilization, provide cost and training effectiveness recommendations to meet new training requirements, correct deficiencies, and improve effectiveness.

In this position, you will serve as an Intelligence Research Specialist, applying a full range of expert intelligence knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide insights that warn of potential threats and assessments on possible outcomes in regard to national security.

This position starts at a salary of $88,562.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $136,909.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $136,909.00 (GS-13 Step 10).

Major duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a senior level analyst in the Northeast Regional Intelligence Area of Responsibility.
• Developing or utilizing novel or revised program methods, strategies, producers and techniques for intelligence activities.
• Performing research and analysis to develop and publish intelligence products focusing on all threats in the Northeast Regional Intelligence Center Area of Responsibility.
• Providing guidance to analysts in junior grades and advises higher level officials on complex issues in the Northeast Regional Intelligence Center Area of Responsibility.
• Establishing relationships with field personnel and partner agencies and represents U.S. Customs and Border Protection on working groups in and that impact the Northeast Regional Intelligence Center Area of Responsibility.

• You will work with the military customers of these studies to help translate their questions and problems into analytically tractable study issues.
• You will ensure that results are presented to decision-makers in a balanced, clear, meaningful manner, free from bias.
• You will plan, coordinate, and lead meetings, conferences, and in progress reviews attended by diverse organizations both inside and outside of the Marine Corps which are associated with studios being performed.
• You document research in we-written analytical reports and briefings.
• You will present results of research to subject-matter experts as well as key decision-makers.

• Performs routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Keeps detailed records of experimental data.
• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records.
• Safely disposes of waste material (both chemical and biological).

• You will utilize fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research and applied mathematics to solve problems, identify trends, or improve programs / operations.
• You will collect and analyze data using database, spreadsheet, and statistics applications to achieve the goals of the organization.
• You will use analysis techniques such as modeling and simulation, decision analysis or design of experiments to generate reports for senior leaders in the organization.
• You will present findings to supervisors involving issues in scope, schedule, or other aspects of studies that affect the quality, timing, and relevance of the analysis.
• You will review technical reports, papers, scientific journals, and textbooks to enhance knowledge of operations research and operational testing.

The incumbent is responsible to design, develop and implement AR and FRDMP programs, scripts, batch jobs for AR/ FRDMP systems. He/she will work with stakeholders across various functions to deliver technology solutions to address their business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform impact analysis for upstream and downstream changes that affect the systems.
• Utilize programming methodologies and languages and adhere to coding standards, procedures and technologies while contributing to the technical code documentations.
• Design, develop and deploy the programs, shell batch scripts, complex MSSQL and T-SQL scripts (packages, stored procures, functions, and triggers).
• Follow the organizational SDLC processes to deliver the project or enhancement requests, create/update the SDLC documents including functional and non-functional specifications, technical design documents, test plan, test cases, release procedures, system operational documents, user manuals etc.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to the design recommendations; incorporate security requirements into design; and provide input to information/data flow; participate in code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural specifications.
• Investigate and troubleshoot the production issues and system problems escalated by IT operation team, identify the root cause, provide workaround to rectify the issue/problem, and work out the long-term solution to fix issues/problems permanently.
• Involve in regularly maintenance activities, e.g., yearly DR drill, quarterly support for server or platform software patching, etc.
• Provide ad-hoc support for other IT service requests, e.g., data extraction, data alteration, extract system logic, answer to users’ inquiry about the data/logic in the system, etc.
• Manage, maintain, and support applications and the corresponding operating environments, focusing on stability, quality, and functionality against service level expectation.
• Evaluate the current system state, identify aspects which could be improved and recommend changes to achieve the improvement.
• Coordinate production release preparation, provide on-call support and afterhours/weekend support as needed to cover change deployment.
• Highlight or escalate risk and issues to relevant parties in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

• Masters or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Manage Information Science, Banking and Finance or equivalent.
• Min. 2 years’ experience on MS SQL Server development (SSIS packages, stored procedures, functions, triggers).
• Familiar with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
• Possess problem-solving ability and work well in a challenging technical environment, with capability to multi-task whilst delivering high quality solutions.
• In-depth understanding of database management systems.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.