R&D Electrical Engineer 1

at  UC San Diego

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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/24/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/5/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision, the Research and Development Electrical Engineer will:
~Fabricate, update, and assist in the design of complex electronic circuits in oceanographic instrumentation and support equipment.
~Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair oceanographic instruments using specialized equipment and procedures with careful attention to catch potentially expensive design or construction defects.
~Assist in the electromechanical fabrication, maintenance, and preparation of seagoing support equipment.
~Assist in seagoing logistics and operations at sea.
~Help to maintain the laboratory.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and methods to perform entry-level professional engineering functions.
• Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the field. Knowledge of commonly accepted and effective mechanical and electrical design practices.
• Skill and experience in design, construction, testing, maintenance electrical circuit, PCBs. Ability to implement electronic and mechanical design, constructions, and wiring of new instrumentation. Experience soldering and populating electronic boards with electronic components.
• Ability to read, understand, and create electronic schematics, mechanical drawings and manufacturers data.
• Analytical skills, and strong skills in attention to detail. Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and mathematical techniques appropriate to the design and testing of mechanical and electronic systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with scientific, technical, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner. Ability to work in a collaborative manner. Ability to work with a diverse group of people and to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in remote locations and at sea under potentially adverse conditions for extended periods.
• Analytical and judgment skills to conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations. Ability to use standard electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with 3-D printing and design.
• Experience with Solidworks.

IF EMPLOYED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH OUR POLICY ON VACCINATION PROGRAMS, WHICH MAY BE AMENDED OR REVISED FROM TIME TO TIME. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTIVES MAY IMPOSE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

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