Field-Deployable Research Engineer – Environmental Sensing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Allenspark (CO); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after training

Relocation funds

Mentorship program

Job summary

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a research engineer to support the GML’s TTEA division and four major efforts: HORUS, TraceAIR, NGAS-LA, and shipborne pCO₂ measurements. The role will shape program trajectories as projects move from concept to deployment, with emphasis on instrument development and field support.

CU Boulder offers a comprehensive benefits package, relocation funds, and a hybrid work option after an initial training period, with a strong emphasis on training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (environmental, electrical, electronics, or related).
• Ability to conduct in-person laboratory work in a U.S. government facility.
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork ~10% per year.
• Experience with Python.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, document, maintain and repair atmospheric sensors and sampling equipment for ground, aircraft, ship, balloon and/or autonomous systems (60%).
• Provide input to collaborating scientists and partner organizations on engineering solutions for measurement needs (15%).
• Deploy measurement systems to the field and provide ongoing technical support for field projects (15%).
• Guide transition of new atmospheric observing technologies toward operational research applications (5%).
• Perform other relevant duties as necessary (5%).

Skills

Python

Electrical engineering

Lab work

Fieldwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Ardupilot

MAVLink

CAD software

Job description

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a research engineer to support the GML’s TTEA division and four major efforts: HORUS, TraceAIR, NGAS-LA, and shipborne pCO₂ measurements. The role will shape program trajectories as projects move from concept to deployment, with emphasis on instrument development and field support.

CU Boulder offers a comprehensive benefits package, relocation funds, and a hybrid work option after an initial training period, with a strong emphasis on training and