Job Title Research Specialist I Agency Texas A&M Transportation Institute Department Proving Ground Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Bryan, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Who are we? The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 70 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals. Our Mission and Vision Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society. Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer. Our Work Environment Entrepreneurial culture Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty Ability to work with nationally recognized experts Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals Premier office and research facilities and equipment Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground Outstanding research support services Hybrid work environment/telecommuting Flexible work hours Family friendly High staff retention rates Leadership development and wellness programs Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements Relocation assistance (if eligible) Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible) Our Employee Benefits TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs. https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/ What you need to know + The primary duty station for this position will be TTI RELLIS campus in Bryan, TX. Due to the nature of this position, there is not a hybrid remote option available. + The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience. Job Summary The Research Specialist I is responsible for providing technical, analytical and administrative assistance for projects relating to instrumentation equipment used in vehicle crash testing and experimental transportation research. Responsibilities will involve independently assembling, calibrating and operating electronic measurement equipment and systems to meet the strict requirements of ISO 17025 standards. Develop methods to install data systems in test vehicles and to implement those methods. use specialized software to program data acquisition systems and to analyze and document the test results to be included in the test reports to the sponsors. Additional duties will include developing project ideas and turning those ideas into innovative data collection methodologies along with conducting field installations and repair. Continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Essential Duties Install, test, operate, and remove instrumentation systems, in vehicles, used for full-scale crash tests. This includes work in a non-air conditioned shop, as well as on the outdoor test track. The instrumentation systems could weigh up to 50 pounds. Troubleshoot and repair electronic circuits. Locate and replace defective components and make necessary adjustments and calibrations. (35%) Setup experiments requiring digital data acquisition systems, analog amplifiers, filters and mechanical attachments. (30%) Maintain and repair digital data computer and associated peripheral equipment. (15%) Setup and operate photographic equipment for a variety of vehicle and bogie crash tests. (10%) Setup and operate telemetry ground station before, during, and after all full-scale, bogie, and pendulum tests. (5%) Other duties as assigned. (5%) Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. General analytical ability. Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision. Ability to deliver quality results on time. Ability to process, analyze, and interpret research data. Preferred Qualifications Trade school with emphasis in electronics Physical Requirements Ability to perform common office functions. Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.