The hourly rate for this position is $16.85 and is non-negotiable. 

This work will support the ISR Department Lead Systems Engineer and potentially any of the projects within the ISR Department that don’t require a special clearance. Students will provide technical and/or analytical support in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) area towards systems integration of new and existing technologies to include autonomous vehicle and other ISR equipment research and development. The specific task requires use of both standardized and innovate laboratory-based research, development, and testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness and plausibility of incorporating various ISR systems and concepts being evaluated and developed at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pac).

In addition to hands-on project work, the student will assist in ISR Department engineering analyses and assessments at the staff level, while working with Lead Systems Engineers from other NIWC Pac departments. These tasks will be conducted entirely at NIWC Pacific in San Diego, CA.

Duties will include the following:

• Conducting standardized and experimental engineering support with subsurface and surface Autonomous Vehicles in a controlled lab environment, and potentially in a controlled salt water environment in the bay.
• Performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel and appropriate statistical software.
• Assisting with the development of processes and procedures utilized by ISR systems in the collection and dissemination of data.
• Participating in Lead Systems Engineer meetings to assist coordination of engineering related events and presentations for the ISR Department and NIWC Pacific.
• Conducting relevant literature searches pertaining to the acceptance and execution of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.

The student must be at the Freshman or Sophomore level, have understanding of the discipline and theories, but can be without work experience. This level is expected to need training and supervision. Is not required to be an SDSU Student.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Area of Study: Computer Engineer, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineer major (Junior level desired).

Required Course Work:

• Calculus or upper level math
• Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Chemistry/Biology

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and common statistical software.
• Interest and/or experience in engineering practices as well as software and hardware development.
• Desire person with strong work ethic, detail oriented, and good communication skills.
• Student available to work 10-20 hours per week preferred.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

• 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.
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets, Title IX Employer.