Job Details

Temporary Staff

Position Number: 6215151
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Aerospace

Temporary Staff

Requisition Number: 64258
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 12-May-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

This is a temporary role that will develop flight simulation capabilities using FlightGear in support of ASEN 2502 Laboratory Activities.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CU Boulder is the place for aerospace. Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of aeronautics and astronautics research, crafting next-generation aircraft, growing the possibilities of remote sensing, and building space instruments and satellites for orbit around Earth and beyond!

Our mission is to provide students the highest quality education in aerospace engineering sciences, emphasizing hands-on learning, and to conduct fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research to meet societal needs through analysis, design, and implementation of aerospace systems, using connections between aerospace engineering and related sciences. We are home to 56-tenure track, research, and instructional faculty, over 500 graduate students and 1,000 undergraduates.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Develop aircraft models for use in FlightGear.
Develop and implement inertial properties, static and dynamic stability modes for the aircraft models.
Develop methodology for gathering data from simulated flight testing from FlightGear.
Ensure developed models meet the educational objectives of the ASEN flight simulation laboratory activities.

What You Should Know

This is a temporary position related to Dr. Hoke's ASEN 2502 flight simulator project. We are anticipating a part time schedule of 10 hours per week lasting around 6 weeks after the start date.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this part-time position will be $35.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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What We Require

Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a similar technical field.
Experience Developing and integrating 3D models and flight models in FlightGear.

What You Will Need

Experience in:
Flight simulation.
Aircraft dynamic stability and control.
3D modeling of aircraft.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
(Optional) A cover letter describing how your background and experience align with this position.

We may ask for references at a later time. Please apply by May 12, 2025 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Staff/64258