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Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 6231848
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Aerospace

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 64436
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 20-May-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The ORCCA Lab is seeking an hourly researcher to support the Flight Dynamics team for the INCUS mission. This person will support analysis of system performance toward requirements verification and validation. They may also support analysis of concept of operations, maneuver design or navigation analysis and related topics. It is desired that the candidate has a BS in aerospace engineering or a closely related field.
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

The ORCCA Lab conducts research in spacecraft GNC and astrodynamics and supports a variety of missions. This position will be in close collaboration with a team at LASP at CU Boulder, where the INCUS Flight Dynamics team is located.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Working with INCUS Flight Dynamics Team to support engineering analyses.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this temporary, part-time position is $38.00 per hour, with a start date of June 2, 2025.

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

Bachelors of Science (BS) degree in aerospace engineering or a similar field.

What You Will Need

Basic programming skills and knowledge of orbital mechanics.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

For full consideration, please apply by May 20, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Researcher/64436