Electrical Engineering Intern; year-round

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LIGO Laboratory (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Engineering Intern to join its team. This position is located in Livingston, LA and is an in-person, year-round opportunity.

LIGO Laboratory is a National Science Foundation major facility dedicated to observing the newly discovered gravitational-wave universe. 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. The 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.

• Assembly of electronics hardware.
• Fabrication of wiring harnesses and cabling.
• Testing to existing requirements, test plans and protocols using common laboratory testing equipment, such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes and dynamic signal analyzers.
• Documentation of test results and error/bug reporting.
• Use of, and some editing of, computer scripts for electronics testing.
• Inventory of electronics.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be currently enrolled as student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related major.
• Ability to work at least 10-15 hours/week during the semester, additional hours/week during summer break.
• Ability to commute to job in Livingston, LA.
• Flexible work hours, during the daytime Monday-Friday.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 20 pounds.

• Electronics experience.
• Programming experience.

• Cover letter summarizing your relevant experience and describing your interest in this position at LIGO Lab.
• Resume.

$19.00 - $22.00 Per Hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.

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