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Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$18.75 - $26/hr
... Space Physics Research Lab Posting Begin/End Date 5/12/2026 - Career Interest Temporary Job Opening
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$18.75 - $26/hr
... Space Physics Research Lab Posting Begin/End Date 5/12/2026 - Career Interest Temporary Job Opening
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$18.75 - $26/hr
... Space Physics Research Lab Posting Begin/End Date 5/12/2026 - Career Interest Temporary Job Opening
Garden, MI · On-site
$93K - $128K/yr
S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the ... Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering ...
Garden, MI · On-site
$93K - $128K/yr
S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the ... Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
... Physics or a similar field with an Electric Propulsion focus or equivalent experience * 5 or more years' of experience with space hardware * Strong hands-on space hardware development experience
Houghton, MI · On-site
... Physics or a similar field with an Electric Propulsion focus or equivalent experience * 5 or more years' of experience with space hardware * Strong hands-on space hardware development experience
Houghton, MI · On-site
... Physics or a similar field with an Electric Propulsion focus or equivalent experience * 5 or more years' of experience with space hardware * Strong hands-on space hardware development experience
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Houghton, MI · On-site
... Physics or a similar field with an Electric Propulsion focus or equivalent experience * 5 or more years' of experience with space hardware * Strong hands-on space hardware development experience
... Physics or a similar field with an Electric Propulsion focus or equivalent experience * 5 or more years' of experience with space hardware * Strong hands-on space hardware development experience
... Physics or a similar field with an Electric Propulsion focus or equivalent experience * 5 or more years' of experience with space hardware * Strong hands-on space hardware development experience
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
... physics-informed learning. * Comparatively and quantitatively evaluate deep learning / machine ... Work in various data domains--space, time, frequency, space-time, frequency-time, and frequency ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
... physics-informed learning. * Comparatively and quantitatively evaluate deep learning / machine ... Work in various data domains--space, time, frequency, space-time, frequency-time, and frequency ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or directly related degree * Experience in a product ... Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical areas: space hardware design ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or directly related degree * Experience in a product ... Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical areas: space hardware design ...
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or directly related degree * Experience in a product ... Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical areas: space hardware design ...
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or directly related degree * Experience in a product ... Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical areas: space hardware design ...
Surrogate Modeling & Automated Design Space Exploration (DSE): Build physics informed ML surrogates for key propulsion performance metrics (e.g., torque, BSFC/efficiency, thermal limits, emissions ...
Surrogate Modeling & Automated Design Space Exploration (DSE): Build physics informed ML surrogates for key propulsion performance metrics (e.g., torque, BSFC/efficiency, thermal limits, emissions ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or directly related degree * Experience in a product ... Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical areas: space hardware design ...
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Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or directly related degree * Experience in a product ... Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical areas: space hardware design ...
... the Connected Vehicles space - with data. We are seeking top-tier Applied Data Science ... Pioneer Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML): Fuse first-principles physics modeling with ...
... the Connected Vehicles space - with data. We are seeking top-tier Applied Data Science ... Pioneer Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML): Fuse first-principles physics modeling with ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$56.19 - $60.87/hr
Earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Space Science required OR Master's degree in a related field with minimum of 18 ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$56.19 - $60.87/hr
Earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Space Science required OR Master's degree in a related field with minimum of 18 ...
... the Connected Vehicles space - with data? We are seeking top-tier Applied Data Science ... Pioneer Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML): Fuse first-principles physics modeling with ...
... the Connected Vehicles space - with data? We are seeking top-tier Applied Data Science ... Pioneer Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML): Fuse first-principles physics modeling with ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree * 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree * 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production ...
Our VHM work combines fundamental physics-based understanding with modern machine learning ... GM is a leader in this space. One example is the industry-first OnStar Proactive Alert for Starting ...
Our VHM work combines fundamental physics-based understanding with modern machine learning ... GM is a leader in this space. One example is the industry-first OnStar Proactive Alert for Starting ...
Our VHM work combines fundamental physics-based understanding with modern machine learning ... GM is a leader in this space. One example is the industry-first OnStar Proactive Alert for Starting ...
Our VHM work combines fundamental physics-based understanding with modern machine learning ... GM is a leader in this space. One example is the industry-first OnStar Proactive Alert for Starting ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in an Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree * 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in an Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree * 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
$90K - $122K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a directly related degree * 5+ years of professional software development experience * 3+ years ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
$90K - $122K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a directly related degree * 5+ years of professional software development experience * 3+ years ...
Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree * 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production ...
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Houghton, MI · On-site
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree * 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production ...
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree * 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production ...
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree * 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production ...
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A Space Physicist studies the physical processes occurring in space, including the interactions between solar radiation, magnetic fields, and charged particles. They analyze data from satellites, space probes, and ground-based observations to understand phenomena like space weather, auroras, and cosmic rays. Their research helps improve satellite technology, predict solar storms, and enhance our understanding of planetary atmospheres and magnetospheres.
To thrive as a Space Physicist, you need a solid background in physics, mathematics, and space science, typically supported by an advanced degree such as a master's or PhD in a related field. Familiarity with data analysis software (like MATLAB or Python), remote sensing instruments, and experience using laboratory or satellite-based equipment is essential. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective collaboration and communication skills help distinguish top candidates. These skills and qualities are crucial for interpreting complex data, advancing space research, and contributing effectively to interdisciplinary scientific teams.
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