Research Associate, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Fiscal Year:
2024-2025

Position Title:
Research Associate, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Classification Title:
Research Scientist

Department:
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Posting Number:
R250031

Posting Link:

Employer:
Research Foundation

Position Type:
RF Professional

Job Type:
Full-Time

Appointment Term:

Salary Grade:
E.89

Posting Detail Information Position Summary:
The University at Buffalo Nanosatellite Laboratory ( UBNL ) is seeking to hire a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to manage the laboratorys overall operations. The UBNL has been helping undergraduates kickstart their successful careers since 2013. Alumni from the laboratory have moved on to careers at places like NASA , SpaceX, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and many more. It aids students in building the skills necessary to become an experienced engineer. Currently the UBNL has one mission, which will be delivered to the Air Force as part of its University Nanosatellite Program, and a Short Cycle Laboratory ( SCL ). The SCL is for newcomers and those who desire work in the laboratory but have yet to decide which subsystem to join.

The successful candidate will help manage the overall operations of the UBNL . Tasks may include:

• Guide the UBNL leadership personal, which include the Chief Engineer, the Program Manager, and satellite subsystem leads.
• Work with the SCL lead on how to teach the students skills necessary to work on a nanosatellite mission as well as allow them to try out multiple different subsystem activities.
• Develop methods or research that incorporate highly specialized training in a specific specialty.
• Ensure that all reports and presentations are done in a timely manner.
• Mentoring of undergraduate students.

Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a graduate degree in the field of study or discipline.
• Basic professional knowledge of the disciplinary field and the ability to relate this knowledge to various phenomena under study.
• Requires the ability to apply the theory, concepts and principles in the field of study or discipline and practical experience gained through an internship or a years employment in a professional position

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

Salary Range:
$80,000 - $90,000

Additional Salary Information:
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours:
Monday Friday

8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Campus:
North Campus

Posting Alerts:

Special Instructions Summary:

Is a background check required for this posting?:
No

Background Check Notification:

Contact Information Contact's Name:
John Crassidis

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title:
Moog Professor of Innovation SUNY Distinguished Professor

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Posting Dates Posted:
02/19/2025

Deadline for applicants:
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled:
05/01/2025

References Number of references required:
3

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Instructions to Applicant: