Job Description

Position Summary

Assist in the management of requirements of scientific instrumentation for space and ground research, particularly magnetometers. Assist in developing requirements for the instrument as well as assessing applicable requirements from the spacecraft. During instrument assembly and testing, assist in verifying the requirements. Assist in writing non-conformance reports and verify their closure. Manage system resource budget of the instrument; Mainly masses, power, and data. Prepare documentation of instrumentation designed by the lab. Participate in the spacecraft integration and testing of instrumentation.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Formal and Technical Writing (Required)

• Understanding of spacecraft integration and testing (Preferred)

• Understanding of requirements flowdown (Required)

• Understanding of spacecraft systems resource budgets (Required)

• Understanding of fluxgate magnetometer performance and accommodation (Preferred)

• Working knowledge of lab instruments (eg. oscilloscopes) (Preferred)

• Working knowledge of Solidworks (Required)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint (Preferred)

• Ability to work with instrument engineers and scientists as a team in the design, implementation, and testing of instruments (Required)

• Ability to work independently and to solve complex problems and Skill in oral communication to interact effectively and to present at design reviews (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Fields, Physics or Math or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• 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


8:00AM to 5:00PM

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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