Engineer
Automation and Data Systems Division

GS-35F-0533L

QUALIFICATIONS:   The engineer must have completed a four-year college degree from an accredited university in an engineering discipline. Professional engineering registration is considered equivalent. In this initial assignment, the individual must exercise judgment, diligence, and attention to detail and demonstrate an aptitude for carrying out responsible technical assignments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Engineer position is the normal entry-level position for an analyst, engineer, or scientist who has recently completed a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline but has little or no experience. This initial assignment provides the opportunity for the individual to learn to function professionally, responsibly, and accountably in SwRI's R&D environment.

An Engineer in the Automation and Data Systems Division performs the following tasks:

  • Performs routine engineering tasks as assigned by more experienced researchers or management, normally as part of a project team. 
  • Contributes ideas for improving project work processes. 
  • Provides suggestions for promoting new projects and solicits opportunities to contribute to proposals and interact with clients. 
  • Participates in hardware installation for development and test environments on large software projects. 
  • Installs necessary software on development and test hardware. 
  • Works network, firewall and security issues for joint development projects 
  • Searches literature, conducts surveys and experiments, collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports results. 
  • Establishes and maintains project issues databases and tools.
  • Prepares written reports of work for presentation to clients. 
  • Provides work instruction to technical support staff. 
  • Demonstrates proficiency in writing and verbal presentation skills and in the mastery of computer software and hardware common to the technical field or specialization. 
  • Develops professional contacts both within and outside the Institute in order to help develop collaborative research efforts and maintain professional awareness. 
  • Establishes and maintains professional society contacts.

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