Would you be happier knowing that what you did at work created tools that will help our kids survive climate change? Do you enjoy brainstorming design concepts with colleagues, working with technicians to fabricate and test prototypes, and coming up with crazy hardware and software design solutions? If you answered yes, then come join us (www.brechtel.com) as a R&D Engineer and help create cutting-edge scientific instruments to improve our understanding of climate change and air quality. You will have a significant impact on our ability to deliver airborne particulate measurement solutions used by climate scientists and air quality researchers around the world. Our goal is to accelerate scientific discovery by creating products that make a difference.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop new product mechanical, electrical, and software designs
Document, prototype, and test new designs
Develop cloud-based graphical user interface and data analysis software
Help manage SBIR grants
Continuing engineering and technical support for existing products
Qualifications:
8+ years of new product development and design experience
5+ years software development experience (Java, C, Python, R)
B.S. in an engineering discipline
Power SolidWorks user
Strong customer and in-house team support focus
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
You must have the ability to move about the office to access files, workstations, office equipment, computers, and other productivity devices. You must also be able to remain in a stationary position roughly 50% of the time, attend meetings, and work with customers and technicians in person and via email and phone. Using a computer while sitting is common; most time will be spent in the engineering lab.
The exempt, 40 hour/week position reports to the V.P. of Engineering and offers significant benefits: medical, dental and vision coverage, Simple IRA with 3% match, 9 paid holidays, and 3 weeks paid vacation. The position also offers a merit-based, annual profit-sharing bonus, and the opportunity to work alongside great people to solve important problems. The range of pay is between $44/hour and $58/hour and will be commensurate with experience.
If you are interested, please send us a cover letter, your resume, and some examples of your work.