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Electrical Engineer III

Employer
University of Colorado Boulder
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 21, 2021


Job Summary

LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute of CU-Boulder at the international forefront of research in solar, planetary, atmospheric, and space plasma physics. Our record of excellence in instruments and spacecraft, mission operations, and science data analysis is supported by organizational expertise in space-flight electronics; flight, ground and science analysis software, mechanisms, structures, detectors, and optics across a wide spectral range. This includes sensors for optical, energetic particle, dust, electric field, and magnetic field measurements.

Our Engineering Division has the role of inventing at LASP – using current technologies focused on innovative solutions and developing new technologies to tackle sophisticated scientific and mission questions. The Electrical Engineering department has positions open for hardworking and enthusiastic individuals who will be involved in projects from concept to launch.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

LASP leads with a science-driven approach and is the only research institute in the world that has sent at least one instrument to the sun, the moon, every planet in the solar system, Pluto, and beyond. We are a non-profit organization with over 500 professionals and over 100 students with broad technical capabilities who highly value our culture of excellence.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Your primary responsibility will be to design, analyze, test, and deliver space flight electronics.
  • Make design and architectural decisions that are vetted by the project team, lead EE, peer-reviewers, etc.
  • Work closely with other engineers and other fields (Systems, Mechanical, Thermal, Software, Science, QA and Project Management) as required.
  • Perform design and reliability analyses including Parts Stress Analysis, Worst Case Analysis, and other analyses as required.
  • Work with external vendors for layout, assembly, etc. as required.
  • Lead requirements generation and verification.
  • Generate peer-review and NASA review materials.
  • Participate as a peer reviewer of other’s EE designs and production documents.
  • Presents at project-level reviews; interact at conferences and other events on behalf of LASP. Interact with Vendors for components.
  • Mentor students and more junior EE's.


What You Should Know

Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

What We Can Offer

Salary Range is $89,621 - $116,572.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, and/or electrical and computer engineering, a minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience.

What You Will Need
  • Design knowledge in one or more of these EE fields:
    • Electrical Wiring Harness Design and Manufacturing
    • Ground Support Equipment Design (hardware and/or software)
    • Embedded Microprocessor System Design (hardware and/or software)
    • Digital Printed Wiring Board (a.k.a., Printed Circuit Board) Layout
    • Digital FPGA Design and Verification (VHDL/Verilog)
    • Analog/Detector/Mechanism Control Design and Monitoring
    • Low noise analog circuit design
    • Motor controller design
    • Power Conversion (Low-Voltage and/or High-Voltage Power Supplies)
  • Schematic Design tools (OrCad, Eagle, Altium, PSpice, etc.)
  • Circuit simulation tools (PSpice, LTspice, etc.)
  • Layout Tools (PADS, Eagle, Altium, ORCAD PCB, CAM350 or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of other engineering fields and project management.
  • Working knowledge of reliability w.r.t. EEE parts and workmanship.
  • Working knowledge of space environments (temperature, vacuum, radiation, charging).
  • Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines and project management.
  • Ability to mentor students.


Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu


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