Electronics Engineer

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is a brand-new astronomical facility currently under construction in Chile, with headquarters based in Tucson, Arizona. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will undertake the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) which will be the largest and most comprehensive astronomy survey of its kind. Rubin Observatory will enable countless discoveries in almost every area of modern astronomical research-discoveries made possible by the team that built the Rubin Observatory system, and by the global science community that Rubin Observatory serves.

**General Description of Position**:
The Electronics Engineer is part of the Observatory’s Telescope & Site Group (T&S) and will primarily perform design functions, overseeing the fabrication, testing, installation and operation of the dome and telescope subsystems on the summit site at Cerro Pachón, in La Serena, Chile.

**We expect this role to last through construction** with possible transition to operations.

**Essential Functions**:

- Support the integration, verification and operation of telescope and site controls systems to operate complex (electro-mechanical, pneumatic, thermal) systems.
- Develop control systems models and optimize performance of complex systems under simulations.
- Develop and conduct Acceptance Test Procedures on electronics and controls systems of complex systems.
- Analyze system telemetry data to characterize system performance.
- Implement and troubleshoot distributed control systems and direct field operations and maintenance of electronics installations.
- Create specifications, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical reports.
- Provide design engineering support to installed devices and systems, including bug fixes, maintenance upgrades, and end of life considerations.
- Review, develop, modify, update and release technical documentation.
- Work effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
- Keep others informed of work progress and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; and respecting the diversity of the Rubin Observatory’s workforce in actions, words, and deeds.
- Maintain commitment to a high standard of safety, comply with all safety laws and Rubin Observatory’s safety policies/rules, and communicate actual and potential safety concerns to appropriate supervisory or management personnel to further Rubin’s core value of safety.
- All AURA employees are responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area, whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing, stolen, or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property Officer.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position as defined in the Vela Award Management system.

**Other Functions**:

- Other duties as assigned.

**Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities**:

- B.S. degree in electrical or electronics engineering with at last 4-7 years of experience in electronics engineering and control systems.
- Ability to operate in an exposed environment, at a remote mountain top location.
- Comfortable working around mechanical, electrical and optical hardware.
- Thorough understanding of the interactions between controls and physical systems.
- Working knowledge of electronics design and experience in complex analog and digital electronics systems.
- Experience with control systems characterization and servo tuning.
- Experience in signal processing and analysis techniques.
- Working knowledge of PLC-based systems (experience with National Instruments cRIO and Pilz safety systems preferred).
- Working knowledge of single phase and medium voltage three phase electrical systems.
- Understanding of electronics, analog and digital systems tradeoffs, signal integrity, noise analysis, power supplies, power conversion, and low voltage AC and DC motor controls.
- Hands on experience with laboratory tools (power supplies, oscilloscopes, generators, analyzers, etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to determine the cause of failures and deficiencies.
- Able to work independently, evaluate and execute tasks in a timely manner to meet project deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
- Proficient knowledge of English and Spanish languages.
- Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:

- M.S. degree in electrical