Electrical Engineering Intern

AURA • Boulder, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the National Solar Observatory (NSO) is an NSF national research and development center dedicated to advancing our understanding of the Sun and its influence on Earth and the solar system. NSO operates and supports world‑class solar telescopes enabling cutting‑edge research in solar physics and heliophysics. The observatory is and facilities, managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), a consortium of 49 U.S. institutions and three international affiliates that operates premier astronomical observatories worldwide. One of NSO’s flagship programs is the NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST), the world’s largest and most advanced solar telescope. Located on the summit of HaleakalÄ in Maui, HawaiÊ»i, DKIST completed construction and began operations in November 2021. Designed to address fundamental questions about the Sun and its complex magnetic fields, DKIST represents a major scientific investment and a cornerstone of NSO’s mission. We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to play a vital role in developing, building and testing instruments and components that ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems and help drive discoveries that deepen our understanding of the Sun. This position is located in Boulder, on the University of Colorado’s east campus. This is a summer semester internship working 30-40 hours a week, with the possibility of part-time work during the school year. The Electrical Engineering Intern will work closely with the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) scientists, engineers and technicians to support the design, development, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation systems and components that are crucial for observational and data collection capabilities. A hands-on learning experience for students in a unique setting, contributing directly to solar research and technology development. The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of over 40 US institutions and four international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories. AURA’s role is to establish, nurture, and promote public observatories and facilities that advance innovative astronomical research. AURA’s National Solar Observatory (NSO), Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) completed construction and started operations on November 2021 on the summit of Haleakala in Hawaii. DKIST is the world's largest and most advanced solar telescope.

Requirements

• Sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job.
• Sufficient visual capacity to perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses.
• Sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid.
• Ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately.
• Sufficient mobility, strength or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) grasp, push, pull, turn or otherwise manipulate tools and mechanisms; b) push, shove, pull or otherwise safely and efficiently manipulate tools or mechanisms; c) lift, hold, maneuver, objects of 50 lbs or more; d) maintain balance while performing work; e) remove parts, systems, tools of 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to work at 10,000’ elevation, sometimes during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrument electrical, electronics, and motion control hardware and systems.
• Perform fabrication, assembly, and installation of instrumentation cabling, power distribution, electronics printed circuit boards (PCB’s), and motion control hardware.
• Create and update instrument system documentation and schematic drawings.
• Procurement of parts and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory bench stock, consumables, spares, tools, and test equipment.

Benefits

• paid time off
• retirement plan contributions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed