Research Assistant for Optical Ground Station
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 20-20 / hour
Posted on Apr 11, 2026
Research Assistant for Optical Ground Station
- 497933
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Institutional Student
- Closing on: Apr 24 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $20.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 20 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform numerical modeling on satellite communication windows and orbits
- Optical measurements of station viewline and obstructions
- Modeling and measurements of atmospheric visibility for link budgets
- Support installation of new equipment at optical ground station
Required Competencies
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Learning & Application
Minimum Requirements
- Interest in Satellite operations
- Coding experience in python
- Experience in experimental optics through course work or research
- Majoring in physics program Junior or senior year
- completed Optics course PHYS 325
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in Satellite operations
- Coding experience in python
- Experience in experimental optics through course work or research
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Apply with resume
Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
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