Electronics Systems Engineer

hace 3 semanas


La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy A tiempo completo

Join the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile and contribute to the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).

Position Overview:

The Electronics Engineer will be 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.

Responsibilities include supporting the integration, verification and operation of telescope and site controls systems to operate complex electro-mechanical, pneumatic, thermal systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with astronomical observatories preferred.

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AURA offers an excellent benefits package, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Salaries for positions hired in Chile meet Chile national market rates and internal scales for AURA.



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