Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineers (two positions)

Two candidates covering the following tasks as a team will be selected

* Design and implementation of hardware for both field campaigns in the Mohave Desert, USA.
* Test and validate the hardware with the science team in the laboratories of the University of Bern.
* Participation and support of the science activities in the Mohave Desert.
* Based on a commercial equipment, develop and implement a flight-like prototype pumping system for future application on Mars.

Requirements

• Bachelor diploma in engineering, higher technical education, or equivalent.
• For at least one of the two positions, a good track record in complex systems development is expected.
• Experience and familiarity with vacuum systems and/or space projects would also be an advantage.
• The responsibilities of these positions require flexibility to travel.
• Good written and spoken English is required. German would be an advantage.

We offer

• The position is available immediately until October 2027, which is the end of this project.
• This position offers a great opportunity to work in the exciting field of space science and exploration.
• Our institute is based on-site at the University of Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, CH-3012 Bern.
• The salary range is determined in accordance with the personnel regulations of the Canton of Bern.

Application

Please send an application including your CV (in months/years), motivation letter and applicable diplomas to Tina Rothenbühler, tina.rothenbuehler@unibe.ch.

PD Dr. Andreas Riedo would be pleased to answer your questions concerning the position and job description via e-mail: andreas.riedo@unibe.ch

www.space.unibe.ch