Research Assistant/Staff COSMIAC at The… · Albuquerq…

Research Assistant/Staff

Requisition ID

req36747

Working Title

Research Assistant/Staff COSMIAC

Position Grade

06

Position Summary

The Staff RA will provide technical and operational support for engineering and research activities at both on-site customer locations and laboratory facilities. Responsibilities include assisting with customer support tasks, engineering coordination, equipment setup, testing activities, documentation, and general project support. The position works closely with research staff, engineers, and external partners to support ongoing mission and program objectives.

This is a temporary position with an expected end date of 08/14/2026.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities which may include practicum.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience participating in research on space platform design and documentation.
• Research experience conducting manufacturing and fabrication trade studies and analyses.
• Able to engage with industry partners at a technical level, providing data-driven engineering inputs to potential commercial designs, or academic papers.
• Have and maintain eligibility for at minimum a DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience communicating complex technical objectives and accomplishments with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

COSMIAC (282A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Temporary - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $16.71 - $20.93

Benefits Eligible

This is not a benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

6/5/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Attach resume to your application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpagefor additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.