Job Description

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.