Senior Research Engineer I (Aerospace and AI)

Location: Fort Worth, Texas; on-site work at the Texas A&M campus

Company

Texas A&M Engineering conducts basic and applied engineering research, workforce development, and technology transition through industry, academic, and government collaborations.

What you will do

• Coordinate the specifications, design, procurement, delivery, installation, and operation of an Aerospace and Aviation Research Lab.
• Define a lab for digital twins with AI agents and GPS-denied navigation in coordination with subject matter experts and supervisors.
• Design the lab layout and coordinate equipment and supply acquisition with vendors, contracting, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee equipment installation, checkout, safety, security, inventory, maintenance, and training records.
• Perform tests and measurements, gather and process project data, and create lab usage schedules.
• Prepare status reports, technical briefs, and financial execution updates while mentoring students and supporting initial lab projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.
• Ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information and proprietary information and eligibility for a security clearance.
• U.S. employment authorization must be provided through the federal I-9 verification process.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and prepare written reports and presentations.
• Availability to work outside normal hours on rare occasions when deadlines require it.

Nice to have

• Master’s or Ph.D. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or another relevant engineering field.
• Experience designing and activating aerospace facilities.
• Knowledge of CAD programs such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, or a similar programming language.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Defined-benefit retirement plan with an 8.25% employer contribution, plus voluntary retirement programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, tuition assistance, and educational release time.
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs supporting work-life balance.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV, a letter of interest, and contact information for three work references, including at least one supervisor or former supervisor.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification, a criminal history investigation, and other institutional checks.