Pvamu
Graduate Assistant Research
Prairie View, TX · Contract
Work authorization requiredDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.
- In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
- Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, setup, and operation of the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs. Assist with rocket design, modeling, assembly, testing, documentation, safety procedures, and launch preparation.
- Support satellite and CubeSat-related activities, including subsystem development, sensors, communications, power systems, structures, embedded systems, software, data acquisition, and testing.
- Support research activities, technical reports, data collection, data analysis, literature reviews, presentations, and project documentation
- Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to undergraduate student workers assigned to the labs.
- Support workshops, demonstrations, student training sessions, industry visits, outreach programs, and K-12 STEM engagement activities. Coordinate with faculty, staff, graduate students, undergraduate workers, and external partners as needed.
- Help develop lab manuals, training materials, standard operating procedures, safety documents, and project guides.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional lab environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled as a graduate student at Prairie View A&M University.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, green card holder.
- Must be willing to complete all required safety, laboratory, and university training.
- Must have strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently and provide guidance to undergraduate student workers.
Nice to have
- Graduate study in engineering, computer science, engineering technology, physics, mathematics, or a closely related STEM field.
- Interest or experience in aerospace systems, rocketry, CubeSats, satellite systems, robotics, embedded systems, communications, controls, electronics, manufacturing, AI, data analysis, or systems engineering.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skills
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and document solutions.
- Ability to mentor undergraduate students in a laboratory setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to follow and enforce lab safety procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Compensation
- Proposed Minimum Salary
Benefits
- Required Education & Experience:
Visa & Work Authorization
- A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
- Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
- In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
- Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
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