Engineer IV (Casual)

Job Description Summary :

Acts as radar engineering subject matter expert (SME) for existing and future remote sensing instruments. Supports technical staff in the upgrade, calibration, troubleshooting and deployment of Remote Sensing Facility radars.

Position Details : Visa Sponsored Job :

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible :

No

Job Location : Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term :

Part time, Casual

Compensation Min - Mid Range :

Hourly Rate Range : $61.81 - $77.26 / hr

• Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.

Application Notes

Application Deadline :

This posting will close at 11 : 59 pm MT on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Required application materials : (preferably in PDF Format)

Background Checks : Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more .

Work Location : Boulder, CO Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

What You Will Do

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation.

Applies novel concepts, broad technical skills and creative solutions.

Assumes responsibility for the integrity of design decisions, taking into consideration economic, political, and technical aspects.

Acts as radar engineering SME. Provides engineering guidance to RSF technical staff with respect to radar calibration, upgrades and troubleshooting of existing radar systems. Designs and tests radar subsystems as needed. Participates in design reviews for system upgrades and / or new system developments. Assists with verification and validation of the same.

Participates in field deployments to support RSF instruments

Assists with writing / reviewing of proposals for new remote sensing instruments

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria :

Education and Experience (Required / Desired) :

Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least nine years of engineering experience;

or a Master's degree in Engineering and at least seven years of experience;

or a Ph.D. degree and at least five years of experience;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required / Desired)

Expert knowledge of weather radar hardware, in particular S-Pol and HCR.

Expert knowledge of digital signal processing as it applies to weather radars.

Ability to accurately calibrate radars.

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex radar performance issues.

Extensive experience in supporting radar deployments both domestically and internationally.

Experience with MATLAB, IDL or equivalent tools.

Skilled in using test and measurement equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and microwave network analyzers.

Able to operate personal computers running Windows 10, Mac OS, or Linux, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Commitment to Job Application Fairness

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

Some Final Considerations

At NSF NCAR| UCAR | UCP , you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and / or flexible work hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations and work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Work Location

UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

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