Physics Job Opportunities (CSULB)

by Andreas Bill, edited: Thomas Gredig

Companies moving to LB

Long Beach has seen an excellent industry development over the past few years that benefits the physics community. Several companies in advanced technologies, satellites, aerospace, etc. have settled down or extended their activities to the city. Among those I have heard of recently are:

• Virgin Orbit,
• Rocket Lab,
• Relativity Space,
• Boeing,
• Spin Launch,
• SpaceX,
• Logical Approach Engineering

Job Search tool CareerLINK / CareerShift

The tool is called “CareerShift” and can be access through CareerLINK (Jobs and Internships -> CareerShift). There are about 100 new jobs (in all fields naturally) added to the list every week. The great advantage of this tool is that it provides a flexible way to search for jobs (by location, field, etc.). The other advantage is that for almost every company there is a contact person, with phone number and email address. This is rather unique and extraordinary and an excellent way to reach a company beyond the usual automatic application process (that is often frustrating). Important is to make sure you are prepared when you contact the person. Discuss with your research or undergraduate/graduate advisor if you need advice or help.

Opportunity for finding Internships for recent graduates:

• For undergraduate students: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx
• For graduate students: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

LinkedIn CSULB Physics Group and preparation for internship and careers

Make sure to create a LinkedIn profile and join the nearly 200 students and alumni of the department on our LinkedIn CSULB Physics Group. Networks like the LinkedIn CSULB Physics Group is the way renowned universities provide a network to enhance job opportunities for its alumni and we are doing that too!

In addition, make use of the university Career Development Center to prepare your application dossier, letter, CV, etc. Other opportunities are found:

• class Preparing for the Physics Profession by Dr. Prashanth Jaikumar.
• Society of Physics Students, SPS,
• the Women in Physics Group and the Astronomy Club
• REUs