Location: Utica, NY Category: Research Posted On: Wed Oct 9 2024 Job Description: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The research scientist will work with SUNY Poly's Vice President for Research (VPR) to build connections between the relevant student, staff, and faculty at SUNY Poly and relevant activities at Paterson Aerospace. As a Solutions Architect the research scientist will research, test, and develop key capabilities in support of the Situational Awareness Satellite System (SASS) and Satellite Accountability Blockchain (StAB) systems. They will develop, integrate and assess software and hardware for embedded systems, cloud architectures, and AI/ML capabilities for data acquisition and processing. The fellow will also assist in the development of user manuals and training materials. Lastly, they will investigate and help provide solutions to technical issues both individually and as a contributing team member to an agile environment of developers, testers, and investigators, and provide insight on the development of hardware infrastructure needed to support current and future work at Paterson Aerospace. The research scientist will also be expected to participate in collaborative activities within the SUNY Poly research centers and campus seminars as they overlap with common themes of research activities. Through this work the research scientist will also assist in advancing the collaborative research goals between SUNY Poly, SUNY RF, Griffiss Institute, and Paterson Aerospace within the SUNY Poly - Griffiss Institute Defense Fellowship program. Annual training activities on the responsible conduct of research will be expected. Other reasonable duties as assigned. Job Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Degrees from college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, with 3 years of direct experience OR + Masters Degree in a related field plus 3-5 years equivalent experience + Minimum of 2 years experience in Python and other programming languages. + Minimum of 2 years experience in scripting language development, debugging and testing. Candidates must address in their applications their ability to work with culturally diverse populations. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - in addition to minimum requirements + Familiarity with network and IT infrastructure + Basic to intermediate knowledge of Cyber Security protocols and network infrastructure development + Knowledge of automated testing software including REST API testing + Experience with JavaScript, CSS and/or HTML Salary range: $70-$72k for 1-year temporary appointment Additional Information: Research Foundation for SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Research Foundation employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by the Research Foundation. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486-1-border/@@images/file