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CIRES/NOAA PSL Temporary Senior Electronics Engineer
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The Associate Scientist position is responsible for the design, construction, operation, and analysis of radars and for assisting with field deployments of these radars and associated meteorological instruments.
This position is at the NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) in the Data, Instrumentation, and Field Campaigns (DIF) Division, which seeks to deploy and maintain instruments for field programs and use observations to improve process understanding of hydrometeorological phenomena.
At CIRES, more than 900 people work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet. An institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, we have partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since 1967. Our areas of expertise include weather and climate, wildfire and water, changes at Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our researchers work in ten CU Boulder departments and eight NOAA laboratories and centers.
- (65%) Perform theoretical studies, data analysis, hardware and software design, construction, and testing of radar systems in support of the DIF Division's radar observing program.
- (30%) Analyze and write scientific reports using data from PSL's Snow Level Radars and other instruments to advance precipitation science.
- (5%) Perform other duties as necessary.
- This appointment is not eligible for vacation leave, holidays, annual merit pay increases, nor employee health, retirement, or related benefits, except those required by law.
- This appointment will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave for every hour worked.
- The hours for this position may vary and are not guaranteed.
The hourly rate for this position is $85.25/hour. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with concentration in antennas and RF.
- Master's degree in Atmospheric Science or a related field.
- At least thirty years experience working with atmospheric profiling (non-scanning) radars.
- Experience with high power RF systems.
- Experience with low noise analog circuitry.
- Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of CIRES’s vision, mission and values.
- Ability to operate standard RF instrumentation.
- Ability to document and communicate results.
- Ability to organize and manage radar components.
- Ability to write computer programs for analyzing complex data.
- Ability to work independently on large tasks.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by May 21, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: [email protected]