Aerospace Engineer 2 | University of California Los Angeles Job at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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  • University of California Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants



Please note that UCLA does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future to be considered for this opportunity.



Department Summary


The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences is an academic unit within the UCLA Division of Physical Sciences.

Position Summary



The NEO Surveyor assistant survey scientist will assist the Principal Investigator and Science Team in developing the NEO Surveyor survey plan, which determines where the Observatory points as a function of time. The assistant survey scientist will participate in testing and verifying that the survey plan obeys survey rules defined by the Science Team. The assistant survey scientist will also participate actively in studying the ability to link detections of small body candidates observed by NEO Surveyor to ensure that they result in the determination of high quality orbits.



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+ years Research experience in planetary astrophysics, solar system bodies, exoplanets or related subarea(s) (Required)
  • 2+ years Python or equiv. language programming (Required)
  • 1-2 years Working with large teams (Preferred)
  • Strong Python programming skills (Required)
  • Ability to interpret copious amounts of complex technical information and data (Required)
  • Able to represent the interests of the Principal Investigator in technical meetings across the project as the project goes through development and prepares for launch (Required)
  • Able to provide the Principal Investigator with recommendations on technical approaches that will meet budget and schedule objectives (Required)
  • Proven record of successful research and strong communications skills (Required)


Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations



  • Bachelor's Degree In related area or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
  • PhD Planetary science, computer science, math, physics, astronomy or related discipline, or equivalent experience/training (Preferred)


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


8:00-5:00PM

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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