Hourly Data Analyst

Position Summary

Center for Solar Terrestrial Research (CSTR) of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, New Jersey invites applications for an hourly data analyst who is expected to design, operate, and maintain electrical and electronic systems for solar-terrestrial research at NJIT in Newark. CSTR is a worldwide leading institution in solar and space physics, operating scientific instruments for geospace environment studies in the polar regions including the Arctic and Antarctic. The position is anticipated to start in August 2026.

Essential Functions

• Operation, service/maintenance, and upgrade of scientific instruments such as magnetometers, RF transmitter/receivers, imaging systems.
• Data acquisition and transmission over the internet or Iridium satellite link.
• Design/construction of a 100-200-W level, battery-operated power platform with solar panels and wind turbines for reliable, autonomous data acquisition and transmission in extremely cold weather conditions.
• Data processing for scientific applications.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and perform field work in remote locations.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skill to work with researchers and engineers.

Compensation

$40/hour

Additional Information

• NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
• This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.
• Flsa Non-Exempt Time Type Part time Pay Rate Hourly

Additional Information

• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
• Range Hourly Employees NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
• The position is anticipated to start in August 2026.

Additional Information

• As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
• Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions.
• The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator.

Additional Information

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• If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at hr@njit.edu.

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