NIWC - Undergraduate Student - Allied Interoperability (Task No. 55-112524) at San Diego State University Research Foundation – San Diego, California

The hourly rate for this position is $19.67 per hour for Undergraduate III and is non-negotiable.

This position is open until filled

Under direction, incumbents must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work.

This Statement of Work provides technical and analytical support in the fields of Computer Engineering, with potential application to Electrical Engineering and related engineering disciplines. It covers the need for a student services contractor to develop and modify hardware and software solutions for the test and evaluation of emerging Radio Frequency (RF) systems. The work will primarily involve modification of existing software configurations, development of new applications, and compiling/operating these applications under development. Basic RF principles and the use of Software Defined Radios with Linux operating systems are relevant. The student contractor should be familiar with programming concepts, data structures, and basic electronics principles.

The Allied Interoperability project supports multinational experimentation. Experiments include Computer Networks, RF Systems, Communications Systems, Computational Capabilities, etc. This effort requires a myriad of skills including test and evaluation, hardware design, field test, programming.

The student contractor shall provide analytical and technical support in the following areas as specified under individual task orders, to the work sponsor.

• Electrical Engineering and Software Support (Emphasis Area):
• Develop, test, and sustain source code associated with open-source applications used in RF systems (primary focus).
• Develop, deploy, and maintain applications and scripts associated with RF systems under test (primary focus).
• Assist with electrical system design, circuit analysis, and PCB layout
• Assist assembly and troubleshooting of electrical and electromechanical test systems
• Assist with interpretation of RF signals and conduct quality analysis
• Support electrical integration and wiring of test systems

Undergraduate Student 3: Must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work. The student must be at the Senior level and have experience in 100% of the task requirements and be able to accomplish 90% of the work independently. Is not required to be an SDSU Student.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

Undergraduate 3: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering major preferred; relevant majors such as Materials Science, Systems Engineering, or Applied Physics may be suitable given relevant coursework and/or work experience.

Relevant coursework and/or experience:

• Differential equations
• Calculus 1, 2 & 3
• Programming courses (Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.)
• Physics (mechanics, electromagnetics)
• Systems Engineering

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Embedded Systems programming
• RF and digital hardware test and troubleshooting
• Computer Networks
• Systems Engineering

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong emphasis on: Python, Java, C#, C++, JavaScript, or MATLAB programming experience.
• Experience with GIT and version control.
• Experience in RF test and experimentation.
• Embedded systems programming.
• PCB design software experience (Altium, KiCad, Eagle).
• Ability to read and implement technical documents, engineering drawings, or test standards.
• Flexible learning new tools and technologies based on project needs.
• Experience in deploying software and hardware systems.
• Independent/self-starter who can operate under minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• The student will work at NIWC Pacific Seaside and Model Range.
• Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify.
• This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week.
• This position will remain open until filled.
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.