Overview
Job Posting Title: Diver Systems Technical Project Manager
Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Responsibilities
- Develop project documentations and systems engineering artifacts
- Project coordination with sponsors and development staff
- Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
- Plan and execute development, evaluation, and testing activities
- Develop system concepts and proposals
- Other related functions as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree
- Six years or more experience in engineering or software development or technical military applications
- Three years of experience in project or program management with one year in a supervisory capacity
- Significant military or technical diving knowledge and a deep understanding of Navy diving protocols
- Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, accept feedback, and manage time. The role requires attention to detail, problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and communicate with all groups of clients. Ability to work under pressure and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree or MBA
- Experience in Naval Special Warfare or similar Navy diving experience
- Diving topics expertise (e.g., Diver Propulsion Devices, SEAL Delivery Vehicles, restricted procedures, closed-circuit diving, decompression, saturated diving, surface-supplied diving, underwater tools, etc.)
- Experience maintaining or supporting diving or expeditionary systems and equipment
- Experience in systems engineering, technical leadership, or project management
- Experience developing proposals and securing funding
- Understanding of software engineering processes and standards
- Experience in field testing or as test director
- Top-down design and hardware engineering knowledge (circuit boards, production, debugging, testing)
- Proficiency in programming languages and tools (C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Qt, .NET), version control, testing, real-time and concurrent systems, web services
- Knowledge in acoustics, signal processing, pattern recognition, image processing
- Experience developing software in Linux or embedded environments
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Recent or immediate eligibility for access to classified information
- Experience training Navy divers
Other Information
US Citizenship is required. The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000+ / negotiable depending on qualifications.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes employer-paid basic medical coverage, retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays. For details, please visit the UT Austin HR website.
Working Conditions
- Standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Some weekend, evening and holiday work
- Possible interstate/intrastate travel
- Exposure to all weather conditions
- Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants not currently university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to upload your resume and any additional required materials in the application questions section.
Important for current university employees and contingent workers: Apply via Workday and ensure your Professional Profile is updated before applying; you will be prompted to upload your resume and any additional required materials.
Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six months may apply for openings recruited through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Some postings may require supervisor approval.
Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency and Employment Eligibility Verification: UT Austin adheres to pay transparency guidelines and requires verification of work authorization (I-9) for new hires. E-Verify is used for work authorization.
Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and Clery Act. If designated as a Campus Security Authority, resources for reporting will be provided. A copy of the annual security report is available from University Compliance Services.
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