AY26 - Astronomy Instructor Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)AY26 - Astronomy InstructorValley Glen, CA$76,960–$143,000 / yearWe join in the LACCD commitment: "As an organization founded on educational excellence, opportunity and access, and dedicated to the principles of equity, justice and community, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) must lead by example and make structural and permanent change to root out the ill effects of racism and bias from our classrooms and our workplace.". LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT STATEMENT: As our nation confronts the challenges of systemic racism and the status quo of social injustice, LAVC recognizes that by virtue of our position as an institution of higher education and our role in the community, we have the opportunity and the obligation to be an agent of change in addressing these issues.
Lecturer AY - Physics and Astronomy California State UniversityLecturer AY - Physics and AstronomyPomona, CAAs of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $5,507 - $ 6,677 Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523 Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211 The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. About the Department of Physics and Astronomy One of the largest physics and astronomy programs at a teaching-focused university in the United States, the Department dedicates its efforts to undergraduate education, encompassing classroom instruction, cutting-edge research, and professional advising and networking.
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physics and Astronomy California State University2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physics and AstronomyLos Angeles, CA$5,507–$6,677Hires 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.
Data Processing Systems Software Operations Engineer PeratonData Processing Systems Software Operations EngineerMonrovia, California$51,000–$82,000 / yearPeraton is seeking a Data Processing Systems Software Operations Engineer to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) Operations and Maintenance O&M contract with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA in Monrovia, CA. Coordinate with Deep Space Communications Complex (DSCC) personnel and JPL Design Engineering to investigate failures and resolve operational problems.
Sr. RF Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. RF Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$160,000–$225,000 / yearRESPONSIBILITIES: Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs Research novel solutions for unique large-scale satellite RF systems Work in close collaboration with hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software engineers to design and validate RF systems Responsible for development and full life cycle support of RF hardware spanning PCBA board testing and defect detection, full functional testing of an assembled unit, and resolving on-orbit vehicle anomalies Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (antennas, filters, PCB layout) to design and evaluate performance Modify electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for flight applications as they relate to reliability and manufacturability BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, or electrical engineering 5+ years of experience RF engineering Experience with modeling/analysis tools/software such as HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python Experience with RF test equipment such as VNA, spectrum analyzer, etc. You will work with a team of fellow RF engineers, DSP engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and end users to design and build RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit.
Electrical Engineer, Photonics Observable SpaceElectrical Engineer, PhotonicsLos Angeles, MichiganYou 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.
AY26 - Physics Instructor Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)AY26 - Physics InstructorValley Glen, CA$76,960–$143,000 / yearAssume department duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., participate in program review, Accreditation, student learning outcome assessments, revise course outlines, and participate actively on campus committees). The college maintains strong partnerships with local industry, community organizations, and educational institutions to support workforce development and student pathways into high-demand careers.
Summer Research Assistant California Institute of TechnologySummer Research AssistantPasadena, CAThe UVEX Research Group in the Division of Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy is seeking a summer student assistant to provide general laboratory, organizational, and project support for activities related to the Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) mission and associated astrophysics research. The student will assist with laboratory organization, data entry, documentation, inventory tracking, and administrative support for research and engineering activities in a collaborative scientific environment.
Senior Property and Logistics Administrator California Institute of TechnologySenior Property and Logistics AdministratorPasadena, CAThe LIGO Property and Logistics Administrator at California Institute of Technology (CIT) is responsible for the full lifecycle of property management and logistics operations at the Pasadena campus, while also contributing to coordinated efforts across LIGOs other primary sites: the LIGO Hanford Observatory (LHO), and the LIGO Livingston Observatory (LLO). The LIGO Laboratorys 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.
Database Manager for YSOC California Institute of TechnologyDatabase Manager for YSOCPasadena, CAThe database manager will have full responsibility for maintaining, updating, and upgrading a comprehensive database of young stellar objects, star forming regions, moving groups, and benchmark open clusters in the nearby Milky Way. The person will work with an existing SQL database running on PostgreSQL, that is created and managed by python scripts and the Django framework and is connected to a front-end user interface written in HTMI, JavaScript, and CSS.
Staff Scientist California Institute of TechnologyStaff ScientistPasadena, CAAs a member of the IPAC/NExScI science staff, your assignment will be to: Work with the NASA Exoplanet Archive and ExoFOP team of scientists and developers to identify new exoplanet datasets and to develop new tools, capabilities and interfaces with an emphasis on expansion into astrometry, microlensing, and imaging to accommodate the influx of data expected from NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and ESA's Gaia mission. The NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI): As a part of IPAC, the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI; nexsci.caltech.edu) provides science operations, analysis tools and archive services related to the discovery and characterization of planets beyond our solar system (exoplanets) using data from observatories in space and on the ground, including the NASA Exoplanet Archive.
Senior Optical Scientist California Institute of TechnologySenior Optical ScientistPasadena, 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. • History of working in and with International Collaborations with Optical scientists and other professionals, including mechanical, electrical, and computer engineers, physicists, and research scientists, to invent original concepts for optical products and improve existing devices.
LHO Electrical Engineering Lead California Institute of TechnologyLHO Electrical Engineering LeadPasadena, 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.
Application Developer California Institute of TechnologyApplication DeveloperPasadena, CAThe application is a working prototype built with Python/FastAPI and JavaScript that supports multiple LLM providers (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Google Gemini, and local models via Ollama), authenticates users via OAuth2, and runs in Docker with PostgreSQL. As a part of IPAC, NExScI (nexsci.caltech.edu) provides archive services, community support, science operations, and analysis tools related to the discovery and characterization of planets beyond our solar system (exoplanets) using data from observatories in space and on the ground.
General Interest - Internship CosmGeneral Interest - InternshipLos Angeles, CADepending 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 youll see and feel the extraordinary thrill of Cosm content on our dome screen! We're offering two exciting internship paths: In Customer Service, you'll work on optimizing the customer journey by analyzing performance data, improving self-service tools, and contributing to the systems that support our front-line teams.
Tenured Faculty Position in Experimental Plasma Physics University of California Los AngelesTenured Faculty Position in Experimental Plasma PhysicsLos Angeles, CA$99,600–$212,000 / yearCandidates should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae including a list of publications; a synopsis of educational goals, including a commitment to teaching and a philosophy for teaching a graduate level plasma physics course; a statement of research accomplishments, interests and plans; complete a reference check authorization release form; and arrange for at least three and up to five letters of reference to be uploaded to UCLA Academic Recruit. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles invites applications for a full-time tenured mid-career Associate Professor or Professor faculty position in experimental plasma physics, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, or earlier.
AEROSPACE ENGR 2 RP The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles CampusAEROSPACE ENGR 2 RPLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe assistant survey scientist will also participate actively in studying the ability to link detections of small body candidates observed by NEO Surveyor to ensure that they result in the determination of high quality orbits. Position Summary: The NEO Surveyor assistant survey scientist will assist the Principal Investigator and Science Team in developing the NEO Surveyor survey plan, which determines where the Observatory points as a function of time.