Department
NIAR Advanced Technologies Lab Aerospace Systems (ATLAS)

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
$15-$18 per hour

Work Schedule
Based on Class Schedule. Ability to work minimum of 20 hours per week.

Export Compliance Requirement
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Summary
A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties
Coding and Development: Writing and testing code for web applications using languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
Desktop Application Development: Designing, developing, and maintaining desktop applications using technologies such as .NET (WPF, WinForms), Electron.
Performance Optimization: Enhancing the performance and responsiveness of desktop applications by implementing efficient algorithms, reducing memory usage, and optimizing UI rendering.
UI/UX Implementation: Creating user-friendly interfaces for desktop applications, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
Database Management: Integrating and managing local or remote databases, such as SQL Server, SQLite, or PostgreSQL, for desktop applications, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
User Testing and Feedback Integration: Assisting in user testing to gather feedback on the application's performance, usability, and accessibility, and implementing necessary improvements.

Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent

Requirements
Proficiency writing and testing code in languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
Minimum 20 hours per week

Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.