SUMMARY

Provide technical engineering support for research, analysis, and investigations in supporting design, preparation, execution, and analysis of studies and experimentation; designing, assembling, installing, and maintaining experimentation fixtures, equipment, and systems; performing laboratory procedures, field studies, testing, and research activities; and other scientific and administrative tasks in fields such as electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering, injury biomechanics, biomechanics, or other related field with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize principles of and integrate aspects of scientific, engineering, and medical fields to design, develop, and accomplish project goals, particularly data acquisition during experimentation.
• Assist with instrumentation, experimental fixtures, equipment, data acquisition, and documentation, particularly engineering and technical aspects, development of testing procedures and equipment, collection of data, assessment and mitigation of risks, and evaluation and maintenance of functionality and safety of unique research assets and facilities.
• Perform job functions as an Associate Investigator - Advise Principal Investigators, Group Leadership, and study teams in preparation and execution of Research Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) laboratory and field studies, particularly in instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Provide instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis services related to the Injury Biomechanics RDT&E program, particularly related to PMHS or human research volunteers; material testing; biomedical instrumentation; ATDs; and data acquisition systems, software, and research equipment, including the development of research and execution plans, novel designs, and analyses to address existing or newly defined research needs/gaps according to policy and procedures of the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL). All aspects of RDT&E are included, such as Human Subject Research, Research Not Involving Human Subjects (RNIHS), animal and cadaveric studies, and Test and Evaluations.
• Provide engineering knowledge in analyzing and evaluating ongoing research through data and documentation, which may be self-prepared or prepared by others and can include in-house materials, internal government documentation/data, and public-released data/documentation related to equipment performance, instrumentation and data acquisition specifications, human response, laboratory, and/or field injury biomechanics exposures.
• Provide engineering knowledge in developing and writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) that will ensure scientific and sound engineering principles and safety procedures are implemented and followed per USAARL and MRMC approval process and existing policies.
• Under the direction of a study PI, Team Chief, and Group Leadership, develop data instrumentation, test equipment, data acquisition systems, and associated methodology and training to support high quality data collection for various RDT&E projects with experienced and inexperienced personnel.
• Assist with writing research work plans, proposals, data collection procedures, and agreements.
• Work with industry and customers on biomechanical/biomedical products and solutions and maintain customer and collaborator relations
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program related field such as electrical, biomedical, mechanical, biomechanics, physics, etc.
• Two (2) years of experience in programming, data acquisition, instrumentation, kinematic and video motion capture, and use of MATLAB. Ability to code or modify code in MATLAB is strongly desired.
• Shall have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, standards, and procedures within, mechanical engineering, biomedical instrumentation, signal analysis, data acquisition, and mathematics as demonstrated through a relevant engineering degree and coursework from an ABET accredited program and demonstrates experience and skill with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Have demonstrated experience with at least 4 of the following research tool groupings: human volunteer protections, numerical analysis, blast, impact, and/or mechanical testing devices, personnel protective equipment (PPE), mathematical analysis software (MATLAB), high speed imaging and analysis tools, instrumentation (load cells, accelerometers, pressure gauges, etc.), data acquisition equipment (high rate, high quality), biomechanical research and testing with demonstrated injury biomechanics research; PMHS (post mortem human specimen) research and data, and/or with ATDs (Anthropomorphic Test Devices).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must be able to work independently with minimal strategic guidance and with a certain degree of creativity and latitude to address analytic, theoretical, scientific, and operational questions, solve analytic and technical problems, and execution analytic, theoretical, scientific, and administrative solutions.
• Must be able to read, understand and execute techniques and procedures within the quality standards and timelines prescribed by the research plan.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives at one time.
• Good written communication skills and a solid understanding of Government contracting and the professional services industry.
• Good computer skills with advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Proven ability to exercise mature judgment - specifically in recognizing and respecting the confidential nature of corporate and personnel matters.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week. May work variable work hours to meet performance requirements (e.g., proposal and reporting deadlines, collaborations, and lab and field data collections), including occasional night and weekend hours.

TRAVEL

May travel CONUS or OCONUS to conduct RDT&E, attend working groups meetings, training, workshops, conferences or other relevant meetings. Travel expected to be less than 10%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

Potential for travel, when required, employee will need to complete an MVR check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lying down or to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity. Lift and carry 50 lbs. individually and as a part of a team lift and carry operation; use hand tools to assemble and disassemble equipment, instrumentation, and test devices; climb and descend equipment, test devices, military vehicles, steps, or ladders. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office and /or laboratory setting.Laboratory environment includes human testing, so exposure may include but are not limited to:Blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, etc. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website,

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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