Programmer Analyst I - Electrical & Electronic Prototyping

USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI), a unit of the university’s Viterbi School of Engineering, is a world leader in the research and development of advanced artificial intelligence, information processing, computing, cybersecurity, and communications technologies. ISI’s 350 faculty, professional staff and graduate students carry out extraordinary information sciences research at three distinct locations - Marina Del Rey, CA; Arlington, VA; and Waltham, MA.

*This position is located in Marina del Rey, CA.  This is a 6-month, fixed-term position.  *

The Space Engineering Research Center (SERC) at ISI is looking for a Programmer Analyst I.

The type of work required is electrical and electronic board design, and RF integration and test for various prototype projects related to Space applications.  This includes design of custom PCB boards based on a wide range of requirements in an experimental lab with multiple iterations, integration and operation of various electrical and electronic modules, integration with electro-mechanical ground prototypes of various sizes and required operating conditions.  Knowledge of both the space operations environment and basic RF communications for space is required to translate the designs from ground prototype to space capable systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS:

• Experience with a range of electrical and electronic prototyping
• High degree of flexibility
• Skill sets of prototype development of electronic/electrical systems focused on a variety of robotics, sensors, simulated contact dynamic facilities and platforms and Small satellite experience
• Knowledge of the space operations environment

The hourly rate range for this position is $35.10 - $40.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent

Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months

Minimum Field of Expertise: General knowledge of programming and documentation procedures and programming methods and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages.

                                                  

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