Aquatic Robotics Team Lead, Hydrographic Science Research Center The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Aquatic Robotics Team Lead, Hydrographic Science Research Center.
Position Details Location
John C. Stennis Space Center
1020 Balch Blvd
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 39529
United States
Division
Hydrographic Science Research
Position Type
Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
Yes
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please submit cover letter, CV and a list of three references with your job application. The successful candidate will be subject to a USM background check and additional background check by NASA Stennis Space Center, where job is located. This position will not provide visa sponsorship, applicant must be eligible to receive a license under the U.S. International Tarriff and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or a U.S. security clearance.
Job Summary The Hydrographic Science Research Center (HSRC) at The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to hire an Aquatic Robotics Team Lead for its aquatic robotics team. As part of a multidisciplinary research team this position works in association with the Director in operating the uncrewed systems (UxS) mapping activities of the research center, leading the research in advancing autonomy in ocean and inland water environmental mapping. The HSRC UxS facilities include Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Pursues funding for the aquatic robotics team through writing grants, meeting with program managers at funding agencies and presenting HSRC UxS research results at national and international conferences.
- Coordinates and directs grant-funded research projects, including developing, planning, organizing, and carrying out new and existing research programs. Authors papers in refereed journals and writes technical reports.
- Coordinates and directs HSRC UxS activities in the research center. In this position they will be responsible for all AUV operations, mobilization, demobilization, missions (e.g., at-sea AUV cruises), checklist.
- Supervising the aquatic robotics engineering team and funded graduate students.
- Participate in project meetings, lead/coordinate the project team members, and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsM.S. degree. from an accredited university in hydrographic science, geological oceanography, marine geophysics, ocean engineering, or related field, and 3 years' experience in seafloor mapping with multibeam systems from UxS platforms and processing the data into final products. A record of external funding and research publications commensurate with career history.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Business Strategy & Acumen: Understands higher education and can use industry/professional terminology fluently. Thinks strategically and seeks to align center services and goals with institutional strategic goals. Asks critical questions to delve to root cause to identify solutions. Understands the interconnection of decisions, actions, outcomes and measures.
- Professional Knowledge and Application: Takes initiative to develop and apply professional knowledge and skills in order to enhance individual effectiveness and improve organizational performance. Creates opportunities to apply new learnings and best practices into innovative solutions that positively impact results. Seeks opportunities for development for both self and the team.
- Business Execution: Leverages professional expertise and University knowledge to assess areas of opportunity, identify solutions and effectively execute the plan. Demonstrates a high level of planning and organizational skills and the ability to move projects forward to completion. Self-motivated and accountable for results. Seeks advice and input from others and recognizes when to escalate issues or seek help.
- Communication: Demonstrates the ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner. Encourages an open exchange of ideas and differing perspectives. Adapts communication style to meet the needs of diverse audiences and situations. Listens to understand others. Provides quality feedback.
- Relationship Management: Works to build and manage productive relationships with peers, leaders and stakeholder groups. Effectively engages and interacts with others to collaborate and provide value-added support that enhances center results and team effectiveness. Affects outcomes and direction of stakeholder's decisions through effective relationships, trust and credibility.
- Leadership: Demonstrates an openness and flexibility towards new ideas and concepts and effectively influences or facilitates during times of change. Helps others become more effective through development and coaching. Utilizes candid feedback, knowledge, resources and opportunities to improve the performance of others and to increase their contributions. Sets clear expectations for performance, provides meaningful feedback, holds employees accountable and recognizes successes.
Preferred QualificationsPh.D in hydrographic science, geologicaloceanography, marine geophysics, ocean engineering, or related field from an accredited university and 5+ years'experience in seafloor mapping with multibeam, side scan sonar, chirp from bothsurface and subsurface UxS, and laser and passive optical sensors. Applicationof Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning to UsX adaptive and swarm missions.Knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art processing techniques for multibeambackscatter and water column data. A record of managing large research projects.
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