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Aerospace Engineer 2

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $95,400.00/Yr. - USD $208,300.00/Yr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Dec 04, 2025
Department Summary Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) at UCLA. Our mission is to understand Earth and our surrounding solar system, as well as extrasolar planets and the star systems that host them. EPSS continues to provide new insights about the processes that formed our universe and that continue to shape its evolution. Our department is committed to advancing rigorous scientific discovery, multimodal education, and impactful STEAM outreach. We are proud to have a department culture based on respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies. Position Summary Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) at UCLA. Our mission is to understand Earth and our surrounding solar system, as well as extrasolar planets and the star systems that host them. EPSS continues to provide new insights about the processes that formed our universe and that continue to shape its evolution. Our department is committed to advancing rigorous scientific discovery, multimodal education, and impactful STEAM outreach. We are proud to have a department culture based on respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* Formal and technical writing ability, and effective oral communication. (Required) Familiarity with aerospace design and test methods, component de-rating and appropriate selection based on project requirements. (Required) Familiarity with requirements flow down, and spacecraft systems resource budgets (Required) Working knowledge of SolidWorks, CAMWorks or equivalent 3D mechanical design tools. (Required) Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (Required) Attention to detail and ability to translate scientific project requirements into robust engineering solutions. (Required) Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with guidance/supervision. (Required) Interpersonal skill to work and communicate effectively with others. (Required) Working knowledge of Thermal Desktop software. (Preferred) Experience with manual mill/lathe and CNC machining,thermal vacuum operation and troubleshooting, and spacecraft integration and testing (Preferred) Willingness to learn new techniques on-the-fly and be resourceful in solving interdisciplinary engineering challenges. (Required) Knowledge of NASA Practices and Standards for flight hardware. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and or equivalent experience / training. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check. Schedule 8 am - 5 pm Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Aerospace%20Engineer%202%20(TBD_940631)