Electrical & Computer Engineering - Undergraduate Research Assistant

Job Title: Summer - Undergraduate Research Assistant 

Department: Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering 

Supervisor: Eve Klopf 

Starting Rate of Pay: $10.00 

Length of Time: 5/12/2025-8/15/2025 

Department Description: 

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at HPU offers degrees in electrical engineering and computer engineering. Classes for electrical and computer engineering majors are typically found in Couch Hall.  

Job Description: 

A student worker is sought to work on researching renewable energy resources on the lunar surface. 

Job Location/ Hours Required:  

The candidates will perform most job duties in Couch Hall in rooms 220, 222, 230 or 240. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires up to 20 hours per week.  

Responsibilities: 

• Review published literature and perform additional literature search as needed. 

• Write code and perform mathematical calculations. 

• Write summary documents to record findings.  

• Assist in drafting grant proposals.  

• Have regular meetings (not less than once per week) with their supervisor to discuss findings.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Majoring in engineering, physics or similar STEM major. 

• Interest in space research. 

• Basic ability to code. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced math (ie. have completed pre-calculus, calculus, or other advanced math classes with good grades).  

 Desired Skills: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of calculus. 

• Basic knowledge of physics. 

• Ability to communicate clearly. 

• Previous experience with electrical systems, microcontrollers, robotics or similar.