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Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 6265315
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Aerospace

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 64798
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 03-Jun-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The LAIR research group, within the Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) department at the University of Colorado Boulder, is seeking a temporary researcher to assist with electronics and software engineering for the COSMO project affiliated with the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research Center (CCAR).
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The LAIR research group works on modeling, data analysis, instrumentation, and small satellites to study the near-Earth space environment.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This position is for a temporary, full-time electrical engineer supporting payload integration, electronics assembly and testing, and software development for the COSMO project. The engineer will complete the development of payload electronics and the associated control software, complete the electrical ground support equipment, and work with the spacecraft team to integrate the payload with the spacecraft avionics. This position includes work alongside fellow students, professional researchers, and LASP SMEs.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this part-time, temporary position will be $34.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be engaged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Completed BS degree in electrical or aerospace engineering and 1+ years of experience working on spacecraft electronics.

What You Will Need

Experience in electronics design and development, and software engineering including embedded systems engineering.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

For full consideration, please apply by June 3, 2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Researcher/64798