University of California - Berkeley, CA
posted 20 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Berkeley, CA
Educational Services
About the position
The Scientific Balloon Instrumentation Engineer at the Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) of the University of California, Berkeley, is responsible for the design, development, and testing of instrumentation for balloon payloads and sounding rockets. This role involves coordinating the assembly and testing of components, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and collaborating with various engineering teams to achieve project goals. The engineer will utilize CAD software for detailed design activities and will be involved in data analysis and reporting related to instrument performance.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates single-component design, supporting analyses, construction planning, assembly oversight, and testing for balloon payloads and sounding rockets.
- Supervises or coordinates technicians and shop personnel involved in assembly and testing of component parts.
- 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.
- Collaborates 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.
- Tests instrumentation, including electrical boards and systems, and gathers and analyzes data; prepares formal engineering reports, drawings, and status reports from those tests.
- Records and reduces test data for instrument design and evaluation purposes of the balloon or sounding rocket instrumentation.
- Gathers and analyzes information and prepares reports regarding feasibility, engineering design criteria, and performance of components.
- Works with the team to assemble subsystem test procedures for the balloon or sounding rocket payload.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
- Ability to interface with various institutions and disciplines to accomplish project goals and meet requirements.
Nice-to-haves
- Working skills in the design, development, and construction of space systems, including 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
