Assistant Electronics Engineer

Description:

The selected applicant will be based at OVRO, a world-class facility operated by Caltech for research in radio astronomy, located near Bishop in central California. They will join a team of skilled scientists and engineers who manage a range of facilities operating from meter- to millimeter-wavelengths, and observations extending from nearby exoplanets to the early universe. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with scientists and engineers to develop, maintain and improve current and proposed radio astronomy systems for a wide variety of science goals. The range of technologies used, including RF and microwave, analog, digital, mechanical and cryogenics, presents challenges that require critical problem-solving abilities and presents opportunities for learning new skills. The majority of the work will be at OVRO, but the employee will be expected to spend time at the selected site for DSA-2000 in Nevada as required.

The Observatory is in the Eastern Sierra, which affords an excellent environment for outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and skiing. Clear night skies offer exceptional viewing for amateur astronomers.


Essential Job Duties

• Implementing and documenting electrical controls for antenna reflector former.
• Managing specification and implementation of solar power for antenna stands.
• Defining power distribution and supplies for antenna drives and electronics.
• Defining and implementing power supplies for analog signal electronics.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of monitor and control subsystems.
• Implementing performance and reliability testing for components and modules.
• Specifying and ordering electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components.
• Documenting designs and test results.
• Writing maintenance documentation and interface documentation.
• Assisting with system integration and testing.
• Troubleshooting and repairing
• Other tasks as assigned.