R&D Engineering Technician

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The successful candidate will be part of a larger research group that advances connected and automated vehicle technologies for the FHWA via developing, testing, and demonstrating new capabilities associated with vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication.  

The R&D Engineering Technician will research, inventory, procure, and maintain systems and components in support of research on connected and automated vehicles and advanced infrastructure in a matrix environment. They would also have experience with wireless communications in an office space such as WiFi, cellular internet, and optimizing connectivity for a lab of up to 60 people. They receive assignments that include but are not limited to performing engineering tasks at the systems level on commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and software required for traffic signals control, traffic management systems, and surface-vehicle guidance systems.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Receive supplies and equipment according to lab asset management policy.
• Respond to staff requests for equipment or troubleshooting.
• Coordinate test resource/material allocation.
• Manage infrastructure maintenance and configuration.
• Coordinate and orchestrate safety training and supporting documentation.
• Receive, coordinate, and plan lab tours and demonstrations.
• Design, fabricate, and install solutions that meet projects’ needs with varying complexity.
• Interface with Project Managers, Government clients, external partners, and suppliers.
• Understand infrastructure connectivity, optimize connections, improve upon existing systems for networks

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical, network, or related engineering field with 2+ years of prior relevant experience
• Office network (Fiber, Ethernet, WiFi, Routers, Access Points etc) and infrastructure installation, configuration, troubleshooting
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (which includes three years of immediate residency in the US). 
• Must have valid US Driver's License.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Apply and offer constructive feedback
• Adequately balance multiple ongoing tasks
• Willing to continue professional and personal development
• Interest in hands-on work with hardware and software. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in helpdesk services or technical support.
• Knowledge of Connected and Automated Vehicles, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and the transportation industry.
• 1-2 years Geospatial positioning (e.g., GPS) and position correction (e.g., RTCM)
• 1-2 years Vehicle or transportation standards (e.g., SAE J2735, NTCIP 1202, etc.)
• 2-3 years traffic signal controller operations and configuration
• 2-3 years Vehicle power and/or communication systems
• 2-3 years Wireless networking hardware and configuration
   

Salary range for this position: $80,000 - $90,000 - $100,000