LASP: Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Professional Positions ENGINEERING FLIGHT PROGRAM INSTRUMENT ENGINEER (FPIE1109) Posted: Nov 6, 2009 LASP invites application for the position of Instrument Engineer (PRA) who will be responsible for the characterization and calibration of photometric devices, particle detectors, optical components, and instruments as these systems are developed for NASA flight programs. Candidates will also be involved in the development of necessary test fixturing both electrical and mechanical. AEROSPACE RESEARCH POLYMERICS TECHNICIAN (ARPT1009) Posted: Oct 11, 2009 The Polymerics Technician works from process plans, drawings, photographs and verbal instructions to perform polymeric operations such as mixing, bonding, potting, conformal coating, encapsulation, cleaning, rework, and visual tests/inspections. Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE042909) Posted: Apr 29, 2009 The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) has two Engineering positions open starting immediately. Join a design team that develops instruments for use on NASA flight programs. The candidates will be involved in the design and development of unique and innovative aerospace structures, mechanisms, and optical instrumentation for application in vacuum and space-flight environments. FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (FPGA021909) Posted: Feb 24, 2009 The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) has an Electrical Engineering position open starting immediately. Join a design team that develops instruments for use on NASA flight programs. The candidates will be involved in the design and development of unique and innovative aerospace electronics and electrical systems for application in space-flight environments. AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT MAKER (ARIM0909) Posted: Sep 21, 2009 This position is a member of the production team in the Engineering Division of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). Join a team that develops instruments for use on NASA flight programs. This position is integral to the research program and will be an active participant in assuring that the scientific goals will be met. Prototype Machinist works from engineering drawings with a working knowledge of GD&T standards. Primary responsibility will be performing skilled machining tasks to fabricate small scale (fastener size 00's to 10's) complex aerospace structures, mechanisms, and opto-mechanical instrumentation for application in vacuum and space flight environments. Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE072009) Posted: Jul 21, 2009 Become a member of the Quality Assurance team in the Engineering Division of the University of Colorado’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) in Boulder. We design and build instruments for NASA’s space-based observations of the Sun, Earth and planets. The successful candidate will participate as a member of an instrument team that will develop, fabricate and test NASA-funded space flight hardware. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT RESEARCH SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (ITRSA080509) The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) develops, designs, and builds instrument and spacecraft for NASA's space-based observations of the Sun, Earth, and planets. LASP has built instruments and participated in missions to every planet in the solar system. LASP supports over 160 grants and contracts, spending around $50M annually. We are seeking a dynamic IT professional to work directly with scientific and engineering personnel on multiple research missions and programs and to design and support a heterogeneous computing environment. SCIENCE RESEARCH Research Scientists Research Scientists and/or Senior Research Scientists are sought for research faculty positions at LASP. LASP is actively engaged in development of several new projects including research on solar radiation, space plasma, planets, atmospheric sciences, and others. Education & Public Outreach Manager LASP invites application for the position of Education and Public Outreach Manager who will be responsible for development and implementation of EPO components for LASP's existing research programs, as well as future opportunities. Please click on header for full job description and application information. Assistant Professor, Physics or Aerospace Engineering Sciences The Colorado Center for Lunar Dust and Atmospheric Studies of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in August 2010, in experimental, theoretical, or computational space plasma physics. ADMINISTRATION No Current Listings	Postdoctoral Positions SCIENCE RESEARCH Research Associate (RA100509) Posted: Oct 11, 2009 The Colorado Center for Lunar Dust and Atmospheric Studies at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Position in space instrumentation to start in early 2010. The position is for a period of 1 year, with a possible extension for up to 3 years, depending on the availability of funding. Research Associate (RA091409) Posted: Oct 1, 2009 The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is seeking one or more postdoctoral Research Associates to analyze spacecraft data. The data of interest involve Pioneer Venus, Galileo, Messenger and Venus Express observations of Venus; and Cassini observations of Enceladus and Titan. These positions will also require some supporting research activities that include data retrieval and developing documentation for a Users’ Guide for external users. Grad Student Positions MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Assistant Posted: Apr 28, 2009 LASP's Mechanical Engineering Department has an opening for one graduate student to design, create SolidWorks drawings, and oversee design fabrication through the production process of hardware, ground support equipment, and text fixtures for NASA flight programs. Graduate Assistants will also write fabrication assembly instructions and test procedures for mechanisms and assemblies. MISSION OPERATIONS & DATA SYSTEMS Solar Radiation Physical Modeling Graduate Research Assistant Posted: Jun 29, 2009 LASP's Solar Influences group has an opening for a graduate student to work on the physical modeling of the solar radiation that is carried by the Solar Influences group. The selected person will have a broad interest in the solar radiation and its effects on Earth, as well as a specific interest on the physical processes that produce and transmit electromagnetic radiation in the Sun and Earth upper atmosphere. Undergraduate Positions ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT No Current Listings MISSION OPERATIONS & DATA SYSTEMS No Current Listings ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Electrcal Engineering Student Support Posted: October 12, 2009 An opening exists for EE students immediately. We are looking for electrical engineering students within a variety of EE disciplines and with various levels of experience. These engineers will be working on one or more NASA flight programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers students opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY No Current Listings Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Student Support Posted: Apr 30, 2009 The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In the engineering division, professional engineers and mentored students work closely with scientists in designing and building space flight hardware. LASP's Mechanical Engineering Department is looking for an undergraduate student to create SolidWorks fabrication drawings of space-flight hardware and ground support equipment for NASA flight programs as well as fabrication assembly instructions and test procedures for mechanism testing. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student who is at least 2 years away from graduation in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. This position requires a minimum 3.3 GPA and CAD experience. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hrs/week during school and full time during the summer.	Prospective Employees When you become an employee of LASP you become an employee of the University of Colorado. Please see the university's Human Resources page for Information for Prospective Employees. Visiting Fellows No Current Listings
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Professional Positions

ENGINEERING

FLIGHT PROGRAM INSTRUMENT ENGINEER (FPIE1109)

Posted: Nov 6, 2009

LASP invites application for the position of Instrument Engineer (PRA) who will be responsible for the characterization and calibration of photometric devices, particle detectors, optical components, and instruments as these systems are developed for NASA flight programs. Candidates will also be involved in the development of necessary test fixturing both electrical and mechanical.

AEROSPACE RESEARCH POLYMERICS TECHNICIAN (ARPT1009)

Posted: Oct 11, 2009

The Polymerics Technician works from process plans, drawings, photographs and verbal instructions to perform polymeric operations such as mixing, bonding, potting, conformal coating, encapsulation, cleaning, rework, and visual tests/inspections.

Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE042909)

Posted: Apr 29, 2009

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) has two Engineering positions open starting immediately. Join a design team that develops instruments for use on NASA flight programs. The candidates will be involved in the design and development of unique and innovative aerospace structures, mechanisms, and optical instrumentation for application in vacuum and space-flight environments.

FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (FPGA021909)

Posted: Feb 24, 2009

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) has an Electrical Engineering position open starting immediately. Join a design team that develops instruments for use on NASA flight programs. The candidates will be involved in the design and development of unique and innovative aerospace electronics and electrical systems for application in space-flight environments.

AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT MAKER (ARIM0909)

Posted: Sep 21, 2009

This position is a member of the production team in the Engineering Division of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). Join a team that develops instruments for use on NASA flight programs. This position is integral to the research program and will be an active participant in assuring that the scientific goals will be met.

Prototype Machinist works from engineering drawings with a working knowledge of GD&T standards. Primary responsibility will be performing skilled machining tasks to fabricate small scale (fastener size 00's to 10's) complex aerospace structures, mechanisms, and opto-mechanical instrumentation for application in vacuum and space flight environments.

Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE072009)

Posted: Jul 21, 2009

Become a member of the Quality Assurance team in the Engineering Division of the University of Colorado’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) in Boulder. We design and build instruments for NASA’s space-based observations of the Sun, Earth and planets. The successful candidate will participate as a member of an instrument team that will develop, fabricate and test NASA-funded space flight hardware.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

IT RESEARCH SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (ITRSA080509)

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) develops, designs, and builds instrument and spacecraft for NASA's space-based observations of the Sun, Earth, and planets. LASP has built instruments and participated in missions to every planet in the solar system. LASP supports over 160 grants and contracts, spending around $50M annually. We are seeking a dynamic IT professional to work directly with scientific and engineering personnel on multiple research missions and programs and to design and support a heterogeneous computing environment.

SCIENCE RESEARCH

Research Scientists

Research Scientists and/or Senior Research Scientists are sought for research faculty positions at LASP. LASP is actively engaged in development of several new projects including research on solar radiation, space plasma, planets, atmospheric sciences, and others.

Education & Public Outreach Manager

LASP invites application for the position of Education and Public Outreach Manager who will be responsible for development and implementation of EPO components for LASP's existing research programs, as well as future opportunities. Please click on header for full job description and application information.

Assistant Professor, Physics or Aerospace Engineering Sciences

The Colorado Center for Lunar Dust and Atmospheric Studies of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in August 2010, in experimental, theoretical, or computational space plasma physics.

ADMINISTRATION

No Current Listings

Postdoctoral Positions

SCIENCE RESEARCH

Research Associate (RA100509)

Posted: Oct 11, 2009

The Colorado Center for Lunar Dust and Atmospheric Studies at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Position in space instrumentation to start in early 2010. The position is for a period of 1 year, with a possible extension for up to 3 years, depending on the availability of funding.

Research Associate (RA091409)

Posted: Oct 1, 2009

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is seeking one or more postdoctoral Research Associates to analyze spacecraft data. The data of interest involve Pioneer Venus, Galileo, Messenger and Venus Express observations of Venus; and Cassini observations of Enceladus and Titan. These positions will also require some supporting research activities that include data retrieval and developing documentation for a Users’ Guide for external users.

Grad Student Positions

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Assistant

Posted: Apr 28, 2009

LASP's Mechanical Engineering Department has an opening for one graduate student to design, create SolidWorks drawings, and oversee design fabrication through the production process of hardware, ground support equipment, and text fixtures for NASA flight programs. Graduate Assistants will also write fabrication assembly instructions and test procedures for mechanisms and assemblies.

MISSION OPERATIONS & DATA SYSTEMS

Solar Radiation Physical Modeling Graduate Research Assistant

Posted: Jun 29, 2009

LASP's Solar Influences group has an opening for a graduate student to work on the physical modeling of the solar radiation that is carried by the Solar Influences group. The selected person will have a broad interest in the solar radiation and its effects on Earth, as well as a specific interest on the physical processes that produce and transmit electromagnetic radiation in the Sun and Earth upper atmosphere.

Undergraduate Positions

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

No Current Listings

MISSION OPERATIONS & DATA SYSTEMS

No Current Listings

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Electrcal Engineering Student Support

Posted: October 12, 2009

An opening exists for EE students immediately. We are looking for electrical engineering students within a variety of EE disciplines and with various levels of experience. These engineers will be working on one or more NASA flight programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers students opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

No Current Listings

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Student Support

Posted: Apr 30, 2009

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In the engineering division, professional engineers and mentored students work closely with scientists in designing and building space flight hardware.

LASP's Mechanical Engineering Department is looking for an undergraduate student to create SolidWorks fabrication drawings of space-flight hardware and ground support equipment for NASA flight programs as well as fabrication assembly instructions and test procedures for mechanism testing. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student who is at least 2 years away from graduation in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. This position requires a minimum 3.3 GPA and CAD experience. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hrs/week during school and full time during the summer.

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Prospective Employees

When you become an employee of LASP you become an employee of the University of Colorado. Please see the university's Human Resources page for Information for Prospective Employees.

Visiting Fellows

No Current Listings