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Position Summary

The Lead Aerospace Engineer directs the design, development, testing, and integration of scientific instrumentation for multiple space missions, in conformance with NASA practices for flight hardware. Responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the work of technical engineering and support team engaged in design, construction, and testing of space flight systems. Responsible for delivering instruments on schedule and in conformance with cost guidelines. Represents the UCLA Experimental Space Physics group at meetings with extramural funding agency authorities concerning engineering design considerations and deliverables, at professional conferences, and in collaborations with other space partners. Collaborates with UCLA scientists to develop proposals for new space missions and their instrumentation, and is responsible for designing new technology for present and future mission opportunities. Incumbent operates independently to identify and prioritize project requirements and objectives, develop and implement solutions, with minimal supervision by Principal Investigators.

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

• 1. Advanced knowledge of computers and programming: Machine Code, BAL, FORTH, Basic, C, TCP-IP, HTML, digital signal processor (DSP), Windows, MS Office. (Required)

• 2. Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and their interfaces. Requires deep knowledge of thermal design, and should be familiar with computer-aided tools for designing and simulating such systems. (Required)

• 3. Demonstrated project management skills to direct and oversee all phases of instrument development, implementation, testing, and integration for several multi-million-dollar space projects. (Required)

• 4. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Thorough understanding of project priorities and the ability to develop plans that will achieve stated goals on schedule, anticipate problems, and develop innovative solutions to correct or prevent obstacles (Required)

• 5. Demonstrated supervisory skills to manage team of technical staff, including defining needs and position requirements, hiring, training, delegating work assignments, fostering teamwork and good morale, evaluating performance, and tracking corrective action. (Required)

• 6. High level communication skills to represent the magnetometry engineering group with outside vendors and funding agencies, to present at external reviews, negotiate terms and requirements, and provide feedback to other space partners, etc. (Required)

• 7. Extensive knowledge of engineering design tools for instrument design, and precision magnetometer design. Ability to produce drawings and schematics with appropriate specifications. (Required)

• 8. Advanced understanding of spacecraft systems and integration; advanced knowledge of NASA practices for flight hardware, and space flight procurement. (Required)

• 9. Advanced skill in analog and digital design and test proficiency. Ability to diagnose and repair digital and analog electronic systems. (Required)

• 10. Working knowledge of import/export laws and restriction and ITAR issues. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree In electrical engineering 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.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule


8 am to 5 pm

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

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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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