Sensing Platform Developer
Oregon State University
Software Engineering
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Aug 22, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Sensing Platform Developer |
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| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | Corvallis |
| Position Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Appointment Basis | 12 |
| Pay Method | Hourly |
| Pay Period | 16th - 15th of the following month |
| Pay Date | Last working day of the month |
| Remote or Hybrid option? | |
| Min Hourly Rate | $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student technical assistant for the Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU). This position is to assist development of sensing devices for various agricultural uses. The work will involve designing circuits, laying out PCBs, assembling devices, programming, and conducting tests. |
| Transferable Skill Development | OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology, Career & Self-Development |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. |
| Additional Required Qualifications |
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| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Basic knowledge of optics |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12396SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 09/01/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 08/21/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 08/30/2025 |
| Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position 3. Unofficial Transcript For additional information please contact: Jing Zhou at jing.zhou@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. |