Part-Time Electrical Engineer

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

ECO Pass

Job summary

LASP at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks an experienced space electronics engineer to augment the on-site engineering team. The role focuses on developing flight and ground electronics for science instruments across mission classes, with strong emphasis on PWBA design, high-speed data buses, and radiation-tolerant electronics.

The position is hourly and requires presence on-site during system test and debugging phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years experience in space flight electronics design.
• Knowledge of LASP production system process and standards.
• Experience designing electronics for space environments (radiation, thermal, vibration).
• Expert knowledge of PWB design techniques including impedance controlled traces and high bandwidth data bus design.

Responsibilities

• Support scientists and engineering teams developing next generation space instrument electronics.
• Convert measurement objectives into hardware design requirements with instrument scientists.
• Develop electronic subsystems for detector readout, power distribution, data processing, and instrument control.
• Perform EEE part selection and derating to meet environmental requirements.
• Develop and build test GSE; document assembly and test of PWBA.

Skills

Space electronics

PWB design techniques

Schematic capture tools

High-speed data buses

Tools

OrCAD

Altium

Job description

Job Summary

LASP's Electrical Engineering Department develops flight and groundelectronics for scientific instruments and spacecraft acrossplanetary, lunar, heliophysics, astrophysics, and Earth-sciencemissions. Engineers work across mission classes and collaboratewith systems, software, mechanical, thermal, science, quality,parts, radiation, manufacturing, and program-managementteams.

This is an hourly position where you will be used to augment LASP'sfull time professional staff's capacity by supporting a variety ofour technology development programs including rocket missions,technology demonstrators, and small satellites.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

Founded a decade before NASA, the Laboratory for Atmospheric andSpace Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder isrevolutionizing human understanding of the cosmos. LASP is deeplycommitted to inspiring and educating the next generation of spaceexplorers. From enabling the first exploratory rocket measurementsof Earth’s upper atmosphere to trailblazing observations of everyplanet in the solar system, LASP is at the forefront of solar,planetary and space physics research, space-weather monitoring, andthe search for evidence of habitable worlds.

LASP advances scientific discovery and inspires the next generationthrough research, innovation, and education in space sciences. Weemploy over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, andstudents that work closely to cultivate creative ideas and explorenovel solutions to make the impossible possible.

LASP is dedicated to building and maintaining a unique synergism ofexpertise in space science, engineering, and spacecraft operations.Through research projects, LASP participates actively in thetraining of the future leaders of space research and helps theUniversity of Colorado to educate students with valued technicaland scientific skills. Development and use of innovativetechnologies and continuing participation in new researchinitiatives ensures a strong leadership role for LASP into thefuture. LASP is proud of our work environment that supportsemployee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for abroad range of experiences. Further information about LASP can befound here: https://lasp.colorado.edu/home/.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Support scientists and full-time engineering team through thedevelopment of next generation space instrument electronics
• Consult with instrument scientists and engineers to convertmeasurement objectives into hardware design requirements
• Develop electronic subsystems for detector readout, powerdistribution, data processing, and instrument control
• Perform EEE part selection and derating to meet projectenvironmental requirements
• Develop and build test GSE
• Design and develop documentation for the assembly and test ofprinted wire board assemblies (PWBA)
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Should Know

• This position will regularly handle export controlled and otherCUI level information.
• Due to the nature of spaceflight hardware development, presenceon-site is regularly required during system test and debuggingphases

What We Can Offer

Hourly Rate: $70 - $91

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit.
• As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation.
• In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's BestLarge Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide.
• Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious.

Be groundbreaking.

Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Minimum 20 years experience in space flight and other highreliability electronics design
• Knowledge of LASP production system process and standards
• Experience designing electronics for space environments(radiation, thermal, vibration, etc)
• Expert knowledge of PxWB design techniques including materials,stack ups, and features such as impedance controlled traces andhigh bandwidth data bus design
• High proficiency using schematic capture tools like OrCAD orAltium
• Expert level understanding of electrical subsystem integration,command and control topologies, and space science instrumentarchitectures
• Experience using typical electrical lab test equipment such asoscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies
• Due to requirements to access export-controlled data andinformation, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (greencard holders), or other protected individuals (i.e., personsdesignated as an asylee, refugee, or temporary resident underamnesty provisions) may apply.

What You Will Need

• Expert level proficiency in either digital or analogelectronics design with working apprentice level knowledge of theother
• Experience designing with BGA and CCGA FPGAs, DDR3/4 memory,and NAND and MRAM storage devices
• Experience debugging high speed and bi-directional databusses
• Experience managing subcontractor efforts for PWB fabricationand electronics assembly
• Motivation to work collaboratively on one or moreinterdisciplinary teams
• Willingness to work in laboratory/ ESD controlled settings
• Experience in assembly and rework of PWBAs and ability toperform high-quality electrical rework independently.
• A self-starter and self-motivated attitude inspired byexploration and pursuit of new discovery.