Job Description Summary:UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for theCOMET Instrumentation Engineer II role. This position is responsible forsupporting the International Capacity Development Program (ICDP) withinthe UCAR Community Programs (UCP) COMET program. The mission of the ICDPis to support capacity development in underdeveloped countries to reducesocietal risks due to weather, water, and climate hazards. The incumbentwill support ongoing development of low-cost 3D-Printed Automatic WeatherStations (3D-PAWS) and other low-cost observation platforms such as, butnot limited to, stream gauges, snow depth sensors, air qualitysensors, and soi

　　The low-cost, innovative sensor designs include 3D-printed components,low-cost microsensors and microcontrollers, and are built using locallysourced materials. Previous hands-on environmental observation sensorexperience will be beneficial in the position. This will require a generalworking knowledge of computer software and programs. The COMET InstrumentationEngineer II will apply hydrometeorological knowledge and experience to assessquality and performance to support the development of quality assuranceprotocols to detect sensor issues. The ICDP provides comprehensive learningand instruction on how to fabricate and use the sensor technology for theirpartners, which will require the incumbent to travel domestically andinternationally up to one or two times a month. Some experience with teachingor mentoring as well as good interpersonal skills will be helpful for thesetasks. It is expected that this role will be highly collaborative but willalso include times that the person will need to work independently on assignedtasks. Given the nature of the project, a background in environmentalinstrumentation and/or boundary layer meteorology is preferred, though notrequPosition Details:Visa Sponsored Job:Yes

　　Relocation Assistance Eligible:Yes

　　Job Location: Boulder, Colorado

　　Position Type & Term:Full time, Regular

　　Compensation Range:$74,136 - $92,672Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skillsrelevant to the role.Application NotesApplication Deadline:This position will be posted until filled with prioritygiven to applications submitted by February 9, 2024. Applications submittedpast this date may not be fully considered, depending on the quality andvolume of applications received.

　　Required application materials(preferably in PDF Format):

　　Resume

　　Questionnaire (to be answered within the application) -

　　Describe your specific experience with the following:

　　Establishing and maintaining environmental monitoring networks, includingmaintaining communications for these sites.

　　Using 3D printers and using 3D Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.

　　Teaching, mentoring, and providing hands-on training.

　　Are you willing to travel both internationally and domestically 1-2 times permonth?

　　Background checksare conducted for candidates selected for hire.

　　Work Location: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person andhybrid (combination of in-person and remote) opportunities, with theexpectation that relocating to Boulder, CO will happen within the first yearof employment. Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALLpositions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.What You Will DoHere is a summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for inthis role.

　　Key ResponsibilitiesThis position is heavily collaborative, working directly with COMETScientists, Software Engineers, and Administrative Staff to 1) developlow-cost environmental monitoring sensors and supporting equipment, 2)develop protocols for the transmission, display, and analysis ofenvironmental monitoring data, and 3) support the preparation for andexecution of field deployments and training programs.

　　The work will includ , but is not limited to:

　　Updating current designs with the latest low-cost technologies.

　　Developing new designs to build additional measurement capabilities such asair... For full info follow application link.

　　The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equalopportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives todevelop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equalopportunity for all employees andapplicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race,age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex,gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.