Job Description

About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.
Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada's most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university's smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.
The university's is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton's strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Chair, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the incumbent will support the computer and software resources used in the educational, research and administrative activities of the department. The incumbent will also perform technical duties related to the support of instruction and research activities in the Department's robotics/control, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics laboratories.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of computer based systems (hardware and software), Server hardware, TCP/IP networks, Desktops configured for Computer Aided Design (CAD) workstations utilizing GPUs, and high-performance computing systems. Complete familiarity with the operating systems (Windows, and Linux) in use within the Department for teaching and research is required.
• Experience with maintaining Active Directory users and groups, file sharing, and printing configuration.
• Experience with Imaging and deployment of Windows systems in a computer lab environment is an asset.
• Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) image management is an asset.
• Experience with building Virtual Machines (VMs) using Hyper-V.
• Network configuration requires experience with ethernet, wireless technologies and TCP/IP protocols used on the network.
• Experience maintaining and updating Cisco network switches and firewalls is an asset.
• Familiarity with various Engineering software application packages including but not limited to Ansys CFX/Fluent/Mechanical, Patran/Nastran/Adams, Abaqus, Matlab, Maple, Fusion360, Catia and Labview is required.
• Familiarity with 3D printer technology is an asset.
• Some previous experience in a high-performance computing environment, specifically, Linux-based compute clusters and shared memory systems and GPUs.
• Experience with Python and Python module installations under Windows and Linux.
• Experience with Postgres SQL database installation and management.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to ensure effective working relationships are maintained with all users.

Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through :

• Completion of a 4 year degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Systems/Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent. In addition, the position requires Computer Network Training sufficient for CCNA certification, as well as Linux Training or certification.
• Five years of experience in computer systems and network administration, including working with laboratory equipment and data acquisition systems, and experience working with Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Software Applications.

HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.
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