Astronomy Systems Engineer

hace 4 días


San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile Simons Observatory A tiempo completo
Job Summary

The Simons Observatory seeks a highly skilled Telescope Support Engineer to join its team in Chile. As a key member of the site team, you will be responsible for working with instrument teams to support commissioning, maintenance, operations, and repairs for the Large Aperture Telescope (LAT) and its LAT Receiver (LATR), as well as the three Small Aperture Telescopes (SATs) under construction.

You will work closely with leading scientists and engineers to develop and test these critical scientific instruments. This is a salaried appointment with a three-month probationary period. The position offers a competitive salary of $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support installation, commissioning, maintenance, operations, repairs, and upgrades to Observatory instrumentation
  • Collaborate with instrument teams to ensure smooth operation of telescopes and receivers
  • Develop and implement testing procedures to ensure optimal performance
  • Work at high-altitude sites and occasionally travel to collaborator sites in the United States
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, mechanical, or electrical engineering
  • Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in maintaining cryogenic instruments or systems
  • Proficiency in design and fabrication of mechanical and electrical/electronic systems and components
  • Fluency in English
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience with microwave instrumentation for astronomy, including microwave optics and RF systems
  • Experience working at high-altitude sites
  • Knowledge of servo controls and motion control systems, especially for telescopes and large antennas
  • Competency in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software
  • Fluency in Spanish
Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary, a three-month probationary period, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge scientific projects. If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply today.



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