Electronics Systems Engineer
hace 3 días
Aura, a consortium of universities and international affiliates, operates world-class astronomical observatories for the National Science Foundation and NASA. As an electronics engineer at Aura, you 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.
The estimated salary for this position is around $120,000 to $180,000 per year, depending on experience, with salaries meeting Chile national market rates and internal scales for Aura.
Job Description- You will support the integration, verification, and operation of telescope and site controls systems to operate complex electro-mechanical, pneumatic, thermal systems.
- You will develop control systems models and optimize performance of complex systems under simulations.
- You will develop and conduct Acceptance Test Procedures on electronics and controls systems of complex systems.
- You will analyze system telemetry data to characterize system performance.
- You will implement and troubleshoot distributed control systems and direct field operations and maintenance of electronics installations.
- You will create specifications, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical reports.
- You will provide design engineering support to installed devices and systems, including bug fixes, maintenance upgrades, and end-of-life considerations.
- You will review, develop, modify, update, and release technical documentation.
- You will work effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering with at least 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 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 trade-offs, signal integrity, noise analysis, power supplies, power conversion, and low-voltage AC and DC motor controls.
- Experience in distributed multiprocessing environment utilizing embedded controls and application hardware to interface motors, pumps, valves, and sensors.
- 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.
- Excellent computer skills with office productivity software, e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- 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.
- Aura offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- A very attractive work environment.
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