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ORAU · 3 weeks ago

Sensor Technology

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers unique research opportunities for talented scientists. The role focuses on developing multifunctional, miniaturized smart sensors for harsh environments, with an emphasis on measuring various parameters to enhance engine health monitoring and emissions control.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop minimally intrusive, multifunctional, miniaturized smart sensors including microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and MEMS type structures for use in harsh environments

Focus on measurement of parameters such as surface temperature, strain, pressure, chemical species, gas temperature, gas flow, turbulence, and heat flux on propulsion system materials and components

Utilize clean room processing and device test facilities for fabrication and testing of thin-film based micro- and nano-devices to improve sensor performance

Employ surface-science and electron microscopy techniques to characterize the chemistry and structure of thin-film devices

Develop long-life sensors to measure temperature, strain, pressure, cracking, and chemical species to monitor engine conditions

Ensure sensors are reliable for long-term operation in harsh environments

Qualification

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)Surface-science techniquesElectron microscopyThin-film devicesSensor development

Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Doctoral Degree

Research proposal

Three letters of recommendation

Official doctoral transcript documents

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

Founded in 1946