Research Engineer

California Institute of Technology

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Posted:

January 30, 2021

Location:

Pasadena, California

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Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory, Staff/Administrative

Research Engineer

Caltech

Job Category: Fulltime Temporary
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary
The Caltech Holistic Integrated Circuits (CHIC) Laboratory in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Caltech is seeking a Research Engineer with experience in design, testing, and integration of electronic systems for experimental CubeSats and smallsats. Candidates for this position should be familiar with electronic systems, high frequency and RF systems, and also have experience in working with actual flight hardware. Graduates with a Masters degree and experience in the design, integration, and testing of spacecraft electronics, mechanical design and fabrication, and flight software are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates may contact both Prof. Ali Hajimiri at hajimiri@caltech.edu and Ms. Michelle Chen at mchen1@caltech.edu

More details about the Caltech Holistic Integrated Circuits (CHIC) Lab can be found at http://chic.caltech.edu

Job Duties
- Design, integration, and verification of spacecraft components.
- Write and test software.
- Design, integration, and testing of nanosatellites.
- Perform test and measurement of RF and microwave systems.
- Conduct literature research; write research reports and journal articles; present research work at seminars and participate in team discussions.
- Serve as mentor and provide support to graduate and undergraduate students.
- Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PCB design software and process.
- Experience with test and measurement of RF and microwave systems.
- Proficiency in C/C++.

Required Documents
- Resume

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Internal Number: 1798952

About California Institute of Technology

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform our future.

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