Who We Are:

As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe.

Objectives of this Role:

This position will participate in the research and development of experimental, laser-based, spaceflight instrumentation enabling in-situ geochronology investigations across the Solar System. Work in multidisciplinary laboratory environment to design, build, and optimize novel spacecraft instrumentation for scientific missions to the moon and beyond. Contribute to the design, development, and hands-on fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of instrumentation systems from concept to flight instrument delivery. Support senior R&D personnel in cutting edge research involving pulsed lasers, mass spectrometry and high-speed data acquisition systems.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Work with scientific personnel to design, build, and test laser-based instrumentation capable of in-situ isotopic geochronology. Hands-on work with of Class IIIb/Class IV pulsed and CW lasers, ultra-high vacuum systems, pressurized gases, cryogens and high-voltage systems. Typical duties will involve the formulation and implementation of approaches to solving a wide array of experimental flight hardware problems - focused on the design, assembly and control of mechanical and electrical systems for data collection. Collaborate in the design, fabrication and performance validation of various optomechanical systems and interfacing with external vendors to procure instrumentation hardware, system sub-components and laboratory test equipment. Experimental data collection in an optical laboratory environment, LabView data acquisition and control system development, and CAD modeling of new hardware assemblies. Align and optimize laser system and optical components to maximizing ablation and resonance ionization. Optimize high speed timing, timing current, and voltage to optimize fiber laser performance. Troubleshoot microwave electronics, including impedance matching, wiring harnesses, and connector challenges.

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelors or a Masters or a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics or a related engineering fiel 1 year: Those with a PhD: experience with optomechanics, lasers, and high vacuum systems. Academic or professional experience working in a laboratory environment. 2 years: Those with a BS or MS: experience with optomechanics, lasers, and high vacuum systems. Academic or professional experience working in a laboratory environment. 1 year: Demonstrated experience in building experimental systems, scientific instruments or engineering test beds. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado

Salary Range: $64,459.00 - $131,061.00

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