Jobs at Virginia Tech

• Technical Leadership and Research Integration: Lead the development and integration of AI Test & Evaluation research activities by translating mission needs and operational constraints into actionable evaluation strategies, technical approaches, and research plans; coordinating multidisciplinary teams; and addressing performance, uncertainty, trustworthiness, and system considerations in mission-relevant environments.

Job Description

The Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) was formed in 2021 with the aspiration to become the nation’s preeminent academic organization at the nexus of interdisciplinary research, technology, policy, and talent development to advance national security. The Institute ...

• A terminal degree in a field related to the job duties, such as a master's in library and/or Information Science (MLS, MLIS, MIS, etc) from an ALA-accredited graduate program, or Ph.D or other terminal degree related to job duties.
• Experience working as a professional in a large research-intensive university, national lab, or...

• A terminal degree in a field related to the job duties, such as a Masters in Library and/or Information Science (MLS, MLIS, MIS, etc) from an ALA-accredited graduate program
• Experience providing instruction or educational programming to undergraduate students

• Electrical and RF hardware prototyping: Assembly and soldering (through-hole and surface-mount), cable and harness fabrication, and integration of components into chassis and enclosures.
• PCB design and layout: Schematic capture and board layout using tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or Eagle, and working with fabrication and assembly vendors.

• Mission Engineering
• Space Domain Awareness

• Data visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel
• Statistics software: SPSS, R, SQL, STATA, or Excel

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to data analysis, information technology, instructional technology, natural resources, or a related discipline; or equivalent level of training and experience;
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and visualize quantitative and qualitative data;

• Advanced degree or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, aviation, or closely related technical field. An exception may be made for individuals with significant relevant experience.
• Experience with engineering research and/or flight testing, preferably related to C-UAS systems

• Semiconductors and micro/nanofabrication
• Photonics and optoelectronics

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field is required.
• Considerable hands-on experience working within a cleanroom environment, with a demonstrated focus on the maintenance and repair of semiconductor process tools and associated mechanical systems. This must include direct, demonstrable experience in the following areas: Gas Delivery Systems: Working with high-purity, toxic, flammable, and inert gas delivery infrastructure; Vacuum Systems: Maintaining and troubleshooting a wide array of vacuum pumps, including dry, wet, turbo, cryo, and roots blowers; Cleanroom Infrastructure: Supporting cleanroom-specific Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and ultrapure water systems.

• Master’s degree in business administration or other related field, or equivalent training, experience, certification.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement complex regulations, procedures and/or compliance standards, and experience working in a complex regulatory environment.

• Managing and coordinating the project team (Architects/Engineers, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, etc.) and providing support to the Associate Director of Non-Capital Construction to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Ensuring design and construction maximizes university program goals while conforming to the pro...