The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences is an academic unit within the UCLA Division of Physical Sciences. Position Summary
UCLA's Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences invites applications for a scientist or engineer to serve as Instrument Engineer for the Mainzer Research Group at UCLA. Prof. Mainzer is the Principal Investigator (PI) of NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission.The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to ensure that the mission's science requirements are correctly implemented by participating in the design, construction, and testing of the mission's instrument and its integration into the Observatory.
Salary & Compensation
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Two years Design, development, and testing of thermal infrared detector arrays and electro-optical systems is required (Required)
Two years design and operation of dewars, cryocoolers, and associated firmware needed for testing thermal infrared detector arrays (Required)
Strong laboratory and Python programming skills. (Required)
Ability to lead a team of scientists and engineers to translate the science objectives set by the Principal Investigator into verifiable engineering requirements. (Required)
Able to represent the interests of the Principal Investigator in technical meetings across the project as the project goes through development and prepares for launch. (Required)
Able to provide the Principal Investigator with recommendations on technical approaches that will meet budget and schedule objectives. (Required)
Able to assist the Principal Investigator with recruitment and mentoring of other technical professionals. (Required)
Able to solicit bids and obtain deliverables from outside vendors for hardware and firmware needed to support detector or instrument testing. (Required)
Able to set priorities and manage workflow for other engineers and scientists, resulting in on-time deliveries of hardware, firmware, and software. (Required)
Proven record of successful research and strong communications skills. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.