Research Engineer I/II/III/IV/V/VI

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4873P

Home Org Name
Mechanical Engineering

Division Name
Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering

Position Title
Research Engineer I/II/III/IV/V/VI

Job Class Code
JA01

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
Yes

Limited Term Length
One year

Job Summary

The Auburn University National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) is seeking candidates for Research Engineer I/II/III/IV/V/VI (level commensurate with education/experience)

NCAME was founded in 2017 through a collaboration between Auburn University (AU) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) leveraged by a signed AU/NASA Space Act Agreement. The Center is also a founding partner of the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE). Since then, NCAME has established partnership government agencies (e.g., US Army, NIST, FAA) and industries (e.g., Boeing, GE, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Aerojet Rocketdyne). NCAME strives to be a transitioning mechanism from fundamental to applied research aligned with the needs of industry. The Center also aims to lead and foster effective collaborations amongst industry, government, academia, non-profit organizations, and ASTM committees for ensuring a coordinated, global effort toward rapidly closing standards and workforce development gaps in AM.

Essential Functions

NCAME is seeking candidates to lead the applied research activities including:
• Performing a variety of research and development projects requiring the applications of engineering practices and principles.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment.
• Advising faculty, postdocs, students, and staff with design, modification, prototype, processes, analysis procedures, and other engineering solutions.
• Designing and fabricating parts and systems utilizing engineering practices and principles.
• Performing materials characterization and failure analysis.
• Ensuring supplies are available and operational for use in projects.
• Evaluating project outcomes to develop new concepts, equipment, or processes.
• Developing proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Preparing technical reports for projects.
• Serving as the point of contact with the sponsors and industry partners.
• Participating and supporting the strategic planning and roadmap development for NCAME.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I - Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and zero years experience.
Level II - Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and two years experience.
Level III - Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and four years experience.
Level IV - Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and six years experience.
Level V - Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and eight years experience.
Level VI -Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and ten years experience.

Experience: Experience in engineering and research practices and principles

Substitution allowed for Education: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Substitution allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$50,210 - $186,410

Job Category
Research

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

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Posting Date
10/30/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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