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Digital Electrical Engineer (0346U), Space Sciences Laboratory - 70970

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Departmental Overview

The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) is an Organized Research Unit (ORU) of the Berkeley campus reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research. SSL's primary goal is to foster research in space-related sciences and to provide education for the next generation of space scientists. Research at SSL, led by Berkeley faculty and SSL Senior Fellows, focuses on experiments and observations carried out in space as well as theoretical and basic research.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: July 29, 2024

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced theoretical and mathematical approaches in determining the feasibility of electrical engineering designs of the electrical payload.
• Plans electrical engineering work, organizes engineers in the electrical design and supervises lower level engineers and technical staff engaged in the design, construction and testing of the flight instrument.
• Electrical engineering responsibility to ensure the effective design and integration of all components and engineering of the payload in the electrical and electronic specialties
• Develops specifications for aerospace component procurements.
• Represents the PI at NASA reviews and conferences on Campus in matters related to engineering design.
• Works with Instrument Systems Engineers in meeting technical requirements within schedule and budget for the electrical payload design; revises the design and verification as needed; provides all design and verification data to NASA for the electrical design.
• Leading a team of lower level professional engineers and technicians to build the electrical subsystems of the payload.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced skills in the planning, development and construction of space systems, including one successful complex space instrument from concept development through operation.
• Knowledge and skills in systems engineering covering disciplines (electrical, electronic or mechanical) engaged at the instrument level.
• Advanced systems knowledge to effectively integrate multiple engineering fields.
• Skills in project management to include organization, planning, quality assurance and scheduling.
• Skills in supervising staff and establishing work objectives.

Education / Training Requirements

• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate level course work in related area preferred.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The full pay scale for this position is $134,200.00-$263,400.00.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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