National Radio Astronomy Observatory · 2 weeks ago
Electronics Engineer II
NRAO Central Development Lab, 1180 Boxwood Estate Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research facility dedicated to the study of the universe. They are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join the Central Development Laboratory's Photonics Group, responsible for maintaining and diagnosing photonics systems and components used in radio telescopes.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Carrying out and assisting in engineering diagnosis, analysis, and maintenance of photonics systems and components
Work with programmers and scientists to identify and solve problems remotely on fielded photonics and microwave photonics equipment at the ALMA site
Review and execute necessary repair and maintenance on various photonics modules and complex assemblies
Recommendations, coordination and assisting in decisions on aspects such as design, procurement, manufacture, assembly, test and some degree of initial operation of new systems
Managing spares inventory and related databases
Qualification
Required
You have a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or similar
You have at least one year of experience and/or training in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
You are knowledgeable on Analog electrical circuit design, implementation, troubleshooting, and testing
Experience with Digital circuits (CPLD, FPGA) a plus
You have test and troubleshooting experience in either analog RF or photonic circuits (transmitters, detectors, amplifiers, modulators…), experience with RF over fiber or telecom is desired
Attention to detail is critical for you
You are highly organized
You have excellent communication skills
Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States
The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B Visas for this position
Benefits
Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave)
Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment
AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions
Company
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement.
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