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Illinois Institute of Technology

Research Engineer

🇺🇸 Chicago, IL

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $17 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ June 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois Institute of Technology is hiring a Research Engineer. The role involves investigating strategies for dynamically steering CRPA antenna beams to track Global Navigation Satellite System satellites in real-time, with a primary focus on developing algorithms and techniques to optimize beamforming for better signal acquisition, enhancing tracking robustness, and mitigating interference. 

Highlights 
  • Main responsibility involves dynamically steering CRPA antenna beams to enhance GNSS satellite tracking.
  • Focus on developing algorithms for beamforming performance optimization.
  • Compensation is $17 per hour at 40 hours per week.

Research Engineer Full Description

Research Engineer
Position Title  | Research Engineer
Requisition #  | S01452P
FLSA  | Non-Exempt
Location  | IIT-Mies Campus (MC), 10 West 35th St., Chicago
Department  | Mechanical, Material Aerospace Engi
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  | The researcher will investigate strategies for dynamically steering CRPA antenna beams to enable real-time tracking of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellites. The focus will be on developing algorithms and techniques that optimize beamforming performance to enhance signal acquisition, tracking robustness, and interference mitigation.
Benefits  | Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located here: https://www.iit.edu/hr/benefits
COMMUNICATIONS  | N/A
CUSTOMER SERVICE  | N/A
Special Schedule Requirements  |

EEOC Statement  
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
 
Qualifications 
Education & Experience  | N/A
Knowledge & Skills  | N/A
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY  | N/A
Physical Environment and Requirements  | N/A
 Certifications and Licenses 
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.  | N/A
 
Key Responsibilities 
Key Responsibility  | The researcher will investigate strategies for dynamically steering CRPA antenna beams to enable real-time tracking of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellites. The focus will be on developing algorithms and techniques that optimize beamforming performance to enhance signal acquisition, tracking robustness, and interference mitigation.
Percentage Of Time  | 100
 Posting Information 
Work Hours  | Monday – Friday, 8:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Position Category  | Part Time
Posting Date  | 06/03/2025
Closing Date  |
Posted Until Filled  | Yes
Quicklink for Posting  | https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/11293

Budget Information
Budget Amount 
Benchmark Amount  | $17 per hour, at 40 hours per week
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter