<p>Business Title Senior Research Engineer (Avionics) Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>THIS IS A FULLY GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED FUNDING FROM THE SPONSOR. Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include detailed cover letter, resume, and list of references. For references, please include names and current contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; For full consideration, please apply by the posting close date.</p> <p>This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave, paid holidays, and retirement. Posting Number 2016175T Department Summary</p> <p>The Senior Research Engineer will be expected to be able to perform educational training on the Ohio University NAVAID Performance Prediction Model and Ohio University Glideslope Model; extreme proficiency (5-10 years experience) with these tools is required. This also requires an ability and willingness to travel internationally, as well as experience teaching professionals of various technical ability how to use software and presenting for several hours at a time over multiple days. Theoretical and practical understanding of the operation of navigational aids such as Instrument Landing Systems (Localizer and Glideslope), VOR, and DME are required, as well as rudimentary knowledge of GIS data. Additional modelling tasks may be assigned as they become available/requested from sponsors, or creation of additional training materials, so familiarity with the national airspace, and knowledge of historical interactions between navigational aids and obstacles such as wind turbines is preferred.</p> <p>Position Profile</p> <p>Conducts or assists with engineering lab work and research.</p> <p>Level Summary</p> <p>Leads significant programs or functions with a high level of strategic importance. Works as a technical leader to address highly challenging processes with broad and significant implications for the University. Collaborates closely with senior management to deliver impactful business results and long-term strategies.</p> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities</p> <p>Provides subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders. May have a limited number of direct reports.</p> <p>Fiscal Responsibilities</p> <p>May manage budget in work area or multiple project budgets.</p> <p>Problem Solving</p> <p>Resolves highly complex problems, often with no clear precedent.</p> <p>Independence of Action</p> <p>Self-directed with minimal supervision and high decision-making autonomy.</p> <p>Communication and Collaboration</p> <p>Leads major collaborations and represents the University at higher levels.</p> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Earned doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science by start date of appointment and 15 or more years of related professional experience.</p> <p>Department Avionics Engr Center Pay Rate</p> <p>Commensurate with experience and credentials</p> <p>Pay Grade 23 Pay Range $130,010.00-$229,580.00 FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Research Special at-will appointment Employment Type intermittent regular Job Family Research & Labs Job Sub Family Engineering Job Level IC5 Job Open Date 08/25/2025 Posting End Date 09/01/2025 Planning Unit Russ College of Engineering & Technology Work Schedule</p> <p>Varies with project work</p> <p>Months 12 month Campus Athens Expected hours worked per week 18 Expected duration of assignment Ongoing based on continued grant funding Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. 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