DF AY25/26 Space Mission Team 1
About The Position
Students in these positions will design and test payloads consisting of Arduino boards and various sensors to demonstrate readiness to the reviewing committee. Students will launch payloads on flight day alongside other universities in Colorado. After project completion each student will receive a stipend for being enrolled in PH491H in Fall 2025 and participating in the design of a balloon payload from Colorado Space Grant Consortium. The student follows the modules provided by CU Boulder and designs a payload consisting of an Arduino board connected to various sensors, such as temperature and pressure sensors. The student tests the payload and demonstrates its readiness to the committee at CU Boulder. Finally, the student launches the payload on flight day alongside other universities in Colorado. After completing the project, each student receives a stipend for being enrolled in PH491I in Spring 2026 and participating in the design of a balloon payload through the Colorado Space Grant Consortium.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and physics.
- Strong computational skills.
- Have taken PH491I in Spring 2026.
Responsibilities
- Always maintain positive and proactive customer service behaviors.
- Ability to move efficiently between multiple tasks.
- Ability to work well without close supervision after receiving instructions.
- To be punctual, dependable, and honest.
- Answers questions, both directional and informational, in a friendly, patient manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with customers.
Benefits
- These positions are benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
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Number of Employees
251-500 employees
