Mechanical Engineer Jobs

We are a vibrant, interdisciplinary group of engineers and scientists focused on translating cutting edge science into practice. The position will be at the intersection of the Rieker and Diddams labs at the University of Colorado, which are working together to positively impact our future by creating laser sensors for a range of science and applications. Our current projects range from long distance trace gas detection in the atmosphere to laboratory studies in support of wildland fire, hypersonic, and biomedical applications.

Hands-on engineering:

• Design, fabrication, and deployment of laser sensors:
• CAD / procurement / fabrication.
• Fiber and free space optics and photonics design and fabrication.
• Electronics design and programming.

Entrepreneurship:

• Explore the commercial potential of the laser sensors.
• Basic economic analysis of commercial opportunities.
• Lead team through National Science Foundation Starting Blocks program to identify, contact, and interview potential end-users of the system.

The annual salary for this appointment will be $68,500.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Transcripts/proof of degree (if you degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-language version).
• Current resume/CV.
• Cover letter briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
• Professional letter of reference (not confidential).

Applications received by June 10, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (search by job title or requisition number: 48612).