Vacuum Engineer for Next-Gen Gravitational Wave Detectors

Caltech; Hanford (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 168,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caltech is seeking a skilled vacuum engineer for the Cosmic Explorer Beamtube Experiment (CEBEX) at the LIGO Hanford Observatory in Washington. The candidate will design a 120m demonstration tube and manage various aspects of experiential systems. Basic qualifications include 8+ years in vacuum science, a relevant BS degree, and familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks. Salary range is $134,000 - $168,100 per year, along with comprehensive benefits. Join a prestigious institute and contribute to groundbreaking gravitational wave research.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in vacuum science or vacuum engineering.
• 3-5 years workplace experience in developing system requirements.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Mathematica, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and model the planned 120m demonstration tube.
• Oversee modeling work of others on the team.
• Support installation and acceptance of the demonstration system.

Skills

Vacuum science

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Python

MATLAB

Education

BS in Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Caltech is seeking a skilled vacuum engineer for the Cosmic Explorer Beamtube Experiment (CEBEX) at the LIGO Hanford Observatory in Washington. The candidate will design a 120m demonstration tube and manage various aspects of experiential systems. Basic qualifications include 8+ years in vacuum science, a relevant BS degree, and familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks. Salary range is $134,000 - $168,100 per year, along with comprehensive benefits. Join a prestigious institute and contribute to groundbreaking gravitational wave research.