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Research and Development Engineer 3University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) • Los Angeles, CA, United States
Research and Development Engineer 3

Research and Development Engineer 3

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Department Summary

Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) at UCLA. Our mission is to understand Earth and our surrounding solar system, as well as extrasolar planets and the star systems that host them. EPSS continues to provide new insights about the processes that formed our universe and that continue to shape its evolution. Our department is committed to advancing rigorous scientific discovery, multimodal education, and impactful STEAM outreach. We are proud to have a department culture based on respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies.

Position Summary

Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) at UCLA. Our mission is to understand Earth and our surrounding solar system, as well as extrasolar planets and the star systems that host them. EPSS continues to provide new insights about the processes that formed our universe and that continue to shape its evolution. Our department is committed to advancing rigorous scientific discovery, multimodal education, and impactful STEAM outreach. We are proud to have a department culture based on respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

  • Ability to maintain on-time work hours and regular schedule. (Required)
  • Understanding of fluxgate / search coil magnetometer performance and accommodation. (Required)
  • Familiarity with issue tracking and version control file systems for process documentation. (Preferred)
  • Experience with thermal vacuum operation and troubleshooting; building and operating custom GSE. (Preferred)
  • Working knowledge of CAD, electrical CAD, and simulation software; ability to write test software and scripts in Python and LabVIEW. (Preferred)
  • Experience with spacecraft integration and testing. (Required)
  • Knowledge of NASA Practices and Standards for flight hardware. (Required)
  • Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with guidance / supervision, and communicating effectively with others orally and in writing. (Required)
  • Attention to detail and ability to translate scientific project requirements into robust engineering solutions; willingness to learn new techniques on-the-fly and be resourceful in solving interdisciplinary engineering challenges. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks, CAMWorks or equivalent 3D mechanical design tools, Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (Required)
  • Familiarity with aerospace design and test methods, component de-rating and appropriate selection based on project requirements, requirements flow down, and spacecraft systems resource budgets. (Required)
  • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering, and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)
  • Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check : Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check : A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • E-Verify Check : The position is funded by federal contracts / subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.
  • Schedule

    8 am - 5 pm

    Union / Policy Covered

    TX-Systemwide Technical

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