Research and Design Engineer

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Design 🗓️ April 15th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Houston System is hiring a Research and Design Engineer. The role involves designing, constructing, assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining scientific research tools and equipment while providing technical support and guidance to students and faculty.

Highlights

Designs and builds scientific instruments to support research activities.
Analyzes operational and test data to inform equipment design and improvements.
Troubleshoots prototype devices and enhances existing equipment functionality.
Drafts design documents and builds prototypes.
Provides technical support to students and faculty on engineering phases including design and implementation.
Tests components and solves technical problems related to research equipment.
May author technical documentation and reports.
Requires a minimum of seven years of directly related job experience or equivalent specialized training.
Needs a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering disciplines, typically obtained through a related four-year degree.
Salary is commensurate with experience and education.