2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Physics and Astronomy PageUp2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Physics and AstronomyLos Angeles, CaliforniaAs a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physics and Astronomy PageUp2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physics and AstronomyLos Angeles, CaliforniaHires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students.
Lecturer AY - Physics and Astronomy Job DetailsLecturer AY - Physics and AstronomyPomona, CaliforniaIn compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report . It offers 15 undergraduate degree programs and six Master’s degrees across seven academic departments that include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy.
Lecturer AY - Physics and Astronomy CSU CareersLecturer AY - Physics and AstronomyPomona, CaliforniaIn compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report . It offers 15 undergraduate degree programs and six Master’s degrees across seven academic departments that include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy.
2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Physics and Astronomy CSU Careers2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Physics and AstronomyLos Angeles, CaliforniaAs a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physics and Astronomy CSU Careers2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physics and AstronomyLos Angeles, CaliforniaHires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students.
Full Stack Software Engineer Observable SpaceFull Stack Software EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with specific expertise in distributed systems, relational database design, reactive frontend programming, and a keen eye for design. Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux, Upfront Ventures, RTX Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Embedded Ventures.
Staff Full Stack Software Engineer Observable SpaceStaff Full Stack Software EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with specific expertise in distributed systems, relational database design, reactive frontend programming, and a keen eye for design. Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux, Upfront Ventures, RTX Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Embedded Ventures.
Electrical Engineer, Photonics Observable SpaceElectrical Engineer, PhotonicsLos Angeles, CaliforniaYou will own the electrical design and integration of optical sensors, detectors, laser-based systems, and high-speed signal chains, ensuring performance is maintained through challenging conditions including thermal extremes, vacuum, radiation, and long-duration autonomous operation. Design and develop electrical systems for photonic and electro-optical subsystems, including detectors, sensors, laser interfaces, and high-speed data acquisition chains.
Network Engineer California Institute of TechnologyNetwork EngineerPasadena, CAOur diverse portfolio of research archives includes multi-petabyte datasets like the NASA/IPAC Infrared Science Archive (IRSA), alongside highly curated reference repositories like the NASA Extragalactic Database (NED) and the NASA Exoplanet Archive, which are key research references for modern astrophysics and exoplanet science. IPAC, situated within the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at Caltech (www.caltech.edu), provides science operations, pipeline processing, user support, and data services for high-profile missions including the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, SPHEREx, Euclid, the Near-Earth Object Surveyor, and the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF).
Technical Cleaner California Institute of TechnologyTechnical CleanerPasadena, CAThe successful candidate will work under general supervision and will be required to use a variety of tools and techniques of facilities maintenance services to work on semi routine assignments where good judgment is required to properly maintain the LIGO buildings and site and ensure that they are in proper working order and safe. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, education, and public outreach.
Research Engineer California Institute of TechnologyResearch EngineerPasadena, CAThis position focuses on the development and characterization of the extremely high performance systems used for the LIGO interferometer, including but not limited to: the test mass mirrors, a critical component with state of the art performance: greater than 99.999% reflection, extremely low scatter, sub-part-per-million absorption and very low thermal noise; laser systems with unparalleled stability; seismic and vibration isolation systems; optical telescopes and sensors. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.
Electronics Engineer California Institute of TechnologyElectronics EngineerPasadena, CAThe successful candidate will collaborate across multiple locations, teams, and disciplines, to support the continued operation and future upgrades to the LIGO laboratory detectors, working at the development of existing systems and at the design of new low noise, high dynamic range, analog and digital electronics for opto-electronic and mechanical devices, including for example: piezo transducers, photodiodes, solid state lasers, acousto-optic modulators, seismic sensors and actuators. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.
Security And Network Engineer California Institute of TechnologySecurity And Network EngineerPasadena, CAOur diverse portfolio of research archives includes multi-petabyte datasets like the NASA/IPAC Infrared Science Archive (IRSA), alongside highly curated reference repositories like the NASA Extragalactic Database (NED) and the NASA Exoplanet Archive, which are key research references for modern astrophysics and exoplanet science. As a member of the IPAC Support Group (ISG) Data Center Engineering team, you will focus heavily on shaping IPAC's overall cybersecurity posture while working alongside other network, systems, and database engineers to build and defend the vital pipelines that connect the global astronomical community to invaluable scientific data.
General Computing Intern California Institute of TechnologyGeneral Computing InternPasadena, CAThe LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses.
Business Services Intern California Institute of TechnologyBusiness Services InternPasadena, CAThe LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses.
Vacuum Lead, Ligo Hanford Observatory California Institute of TechnologyVacuum Lead, Ligo Hanford ObservatoryPasadena, CAThe LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach. Contribute to vacuum R&D for next-generation gravitational wave detectors at the Cosmic Explorer Beamtubed Experiment, a new research facility under construction at LIGO Hanford that will test UHV beam tubes and other components for the upcoming Cosmic Explorer gravitational wave detector.
Senior Scientist California Institute of TechnologySenior ScientistPasadena, CASupport the current lead with overseeing the Caltech Optical Sciences Group, including technical, budget, resource, and task management Provide technical guidance as well as technical oversight to matrixed engineering and science staff working on optics, opto-electronics, and interferometry. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.
Senior Research Technician California Institute of TechnologySenior Research TechnicianPasadena, CAIf you have experience in a few of these areas, you will hit the ground running, but even if these don't yet describe you and your experience, we would still like to hear from you: PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or a related field 2+ years of research experience post-PhD in astronomy or astrophysics Familiarity with spectroscopic data and JWST Proficiency with python Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Names and Contact information of 3 professional references Life at IPAC People choose to work at IPAC for many reasons, and our casual, employee-centric culture often leads to fulfilling, long-term careers and positive relationships. As an IPAC Research Technician, you will analyze spectroscopic data from the JWST NIRSPec Multi-Shatter Array (MSA) instrument towards 3 Galactic molecular cores at different evolutionary stages (i.e., pre-stellar, collapsing and star forming); you will correct each observed spectrum for the contribution of stellar photospheres; and they will model the residual signal (i.e., the extinction curve) using state-of-the-art dust models.
General Interest - Internship CosmGeneral Interest - InternshipInglewood, CAQualifications: Ideally, Junior or Senior at the start of the programAvailable to work onsite in a hybrid capacityAvailable to work 20 hours per week during the defined Intern periodLegally authorized to work in the U.S.Strong communication skills and attention to detailInterest in immersive technology and content. Competitive payCosm swag bagDepending on job location, you will have the opportunity to visit one of our new venues or experience centers (Los Angeles, The Colony, Salt Lake City or Chadds Ford) where you'll see and feel the extraordinary thrill of Cosm content on our dome screen!