AST/ASO/FULL ENGINEER

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a 12-month, time-limited, non-tenure track, full-time, Assistant/Associate/Full Engineer in the Florida Applied Research in Engineering (FLARE) Unit. Initial appointment is for one year, and annual reappointment is expected based on availability and performance.

FLARE focuses on proprietary, applied, and classified research in partnership with faculty and student talent. FLARE is seeking non-tenure-track (NTT) subject matter expert (SME) engineers to develop and conduct research and education activities in the areas of Radar System Analysis, Design, Development, and Test.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in modeling and simulation of RF sensor systems, analysis and testing of developmental hardware performance in application specific environments, advanced signal processing algorithm development and implementation, in addition to success pursuing and conducting research and development in collaboration with industry, government, academia, and/or small businesses partners.

Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with focus in Communications and Digital Signal Processing, and 10+ years of related experience.

A PhD and/or 15+ years of experience in radar sensors and systems and with experience in pursuing, capturing, and supporting complex, multidisciplinary applied and classified research.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through UFCareers at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/ (Please see Job Requisition #535480). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter (summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis areas); (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional supplemental material should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. For additional questions, contact Richard Vigeant at rvigeant@ufl.edu.

Selected candidates will be required to provide an official transcript upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Background searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.