Scientific Balloon Instrumentation Engineer (7115U), Space Sciences Laboratory - #74166

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Departmental Overview

The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) is an Organized Research Unit (ORU) of the Berkeley campus reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research. SSL's primary goal is to foster research in space-related sciences and to provide education for the next generation of space scientists. Research at SSL, led by Berkeley faculty and SSL Senior Fellows, focuses on experiments and observations carried out in space as well as theoretical and basic research.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: November 20,2024

Responsibilities

• Coordinates single-component design, supporting analyses, construction planning, assembly oversight, and testing. This includes, but is not limited to, instrumentation for balloon payloads and sounding rockets.
• Supervises or coordinates technicians and shop personnel involved in assembly and testing of component parts (instrument engineering model components).
• Works with the payload engineering team to develop procurement specifications for specific payload piece parts.
• Ensures that components are procured in accordance with project requirements.
• Works with other research organizations in the development of the component payload, including instrument electronics, mechanics, and thermal control systems.
• Designs electrical, mechanical, electronic, and/or optical instruments and computer-associated systems and equipment.
• Employs existing skills in CAD software to support detailed design activities for the payload.
• Test instrumentation, including electrical boards and systems, and gather and analyze data; prepare formal engineering reports, drawings, and status reports from those tests.
• Performs the recording and reduction of test data for instrument design and evaluation purposes of the balloon or sounding rocket instrumentation is a key part of the role.
• Gathers and analyzes information and prepares reports with respect to feasibility, engineering design criteria, and performance of their components.
• Works with team to assemble subsystem test procedures for the balloon or sounding rocket payload.

Required Qualifications

• Specialist in at least one discipline (electrical, mechanical, or optical).
• Proficiency in related CAD systems (e.g., Altium, Zemax, Solidworks, or any other relevant software).
• Working systems knowledge of other engineering specialties involved in assignments - includes development of plans and procedures that span multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., operations plan, instrument calibration plan).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
• Ability to interface with various institutions and disciplines to accomplish project goals and meet requirements.

Education / Training Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred Qualifications

• Working skills in the design, development, and construction of space systems, including one experience with an aerospace product.
• Preferable experience supporting a NASA mission.
• Experience in instrument engineering, particularly in development of assembly and test plans/procedures for instruments.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The full pay scale for this position is $98,600.00-$184,400.00. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $98,600.00-$130,000.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

Individuals hired may be required to undertake a six-week assignment in Antarctica. Prior to this deployment, it is necessary to complete a physical and dental examination. This is in accordance with the Arctic and USAP Polar Physical Qualification (PQ) Process. For further details, please refer to the following link: https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/soh/.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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