Research Engineer
Johns Hopkins University
We are seeking a **_Research Engineer_** who will be responsible for the development and implementation of hardware and software systems required for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) research program directed by Dr. Steven Keller. The Research Engineer will direct development of the physiological control system that drives the advanced life support system detailed in the research program. Additionally, the Research Engineer will oversee development of the in silico physiological model of hemorrhagic shock and respiratory failure and work with project partners and external project consultants to ensure completion. The project will include use of sensors, control algorithms, and computer simulations of clinical disease to inform development of an automated form of advanced life support. The Research Engineer will work closely with the project directors (Dr. Keller and Dr. Sung-Min Cho) and is also expected to work in coordination with project teams at other partner sites. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about applying engineering and technical expertise to further high-impact academic research.
DARPA is an agency within the US Department of Defense that seeks to produce transformational innovation. Dr. Keller and Dr. Cho have been awarded a substantial DARPA contract to develop a novel life support platform. This project will combine advanced engineering and the leading edge of clinical medicine to produce a new means of supporting trauma patients. The project team is a unique academic-industry partnership lead by Johns Hopkins University that is comprised of multiple research academic institutions and a leading medical device company. The environment created by this partnership is highly dynamic and will provide unique opportunities for engaging leaders in medicine and technology from across government, academia, and industry. The broader goal of this project is to define the future of critical care medicine and create new life support technology to improve survival for patients suffering from life-threatening organ failure. The Research Engineer role will have an important operational and design role within the project and will work closely with Dr. Keller and Dr. Cho on realizing the program.
This specific role is one that has the opportunity significant breadth of new experience and learning new skills. The successful candidate will enjoy novel challenges and the opportunity to expand beyond existing knowledge and skillset boundaries. This role will also have an important responsibility in shaping the overall intellectual environment of the laboratory and will be a foundational component of the team.
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Provide overall project engineering design and management.
+ Design, build, and optimize experimental setups and systems to meet the requirements of ongoing research projects.
+ Develop and maintain mechanical, electrical, and/or software systems to support complex experiments, ensuring the integrity, reproducibility, and scalability of research findings.
+ Identify and troubleshoot technical issues with experimental apparatus, sensors, or software and recommend solutions to improve performance and accuracy.
+ Work with project directors to define the engineering implementation strategy of key project research themes.
+ Oversee determination of required engineering equipment and its purchase and maintenance.
+ Document and present findings at both regular internal meetings as well as with external project partners.
+ Assist in the preparation and presentation of results with government research sponsor and coordinate interaction with government project evaluators.
+ Assume role as a team member and technical resource on projects across the lab.
+ Provide project analysis as requested and contribute ideas and proposals.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, interdisciplinary team environment.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
+ Minimum of one-year related experience.
+ Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for data analysis, simulation, and control.
+ Experience with experimental setup, hardware prototyping, or systems integration.
+ Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
+ Minimum of 5 years related experience.
+ Prior experience in academic research is preferred.
+ Experience in 3D printing, design and machining of custom parts, CAD design, and rapid prototyping techniques is beneficial.
Classified Title: Associate Staff Engineer
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Engineer
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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