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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

73844

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

04-Aug-2026

Date Posted:

31-Jul-2026
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Job Summary

The Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences is seeking a Temporary Researcher.

Smead Aerospace has a small team of Software Engineers that support the department curriculum activities and especially the software required to successfully run the experiential learning facilities and lab activities. The successful candidate will work to document, develop, and maintain resources for the student software engineering team and especially the training and transferring of knowledge to new hires.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CU Boulder is the place for aerospace. Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of aeronautics and astronautics research, crafting next-generation aircraft, growing the possibilities of remote sensing, and building space instruments and satellites for orbit around Earth and beyond!

Our mission is to provide students the highest quality education in aerospace engineering sciences, emphasizing hands-on learning, and to conduct fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research to meet societal needs through analysis, design, and implementation of aerospace systems, using connections between aerospace engineering and related sciences. We are home to 56-tenure track, research, and instructional faculty, over 500 graduate students and 1,000 undergraduates.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Work on LabVIEW upgrades and development, generating new AI tools for the department, supporting lab activities and courses with a software component.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this part-time position will be $32.00 - $38.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. 

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, and at least one year of experience working as a software engineer.

What You Will Need

Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C programming, AI tools, software development, GIT version control and Linux.

What We Would Like You to Have

Experience with coding embedded systems and LabVIEW.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/CV
  3. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.
During the application process you will be asked to provide the name and email address for one reference, from whom we may request a confidential letter of recommendation later in the search process.

Please apply by August 4, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu