Job description

Official applications must be completed at this site:

https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/46941

Job will close on 4-28-2023.

New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment at the Apache Point Observatory (APO) in Sunspot, New Mexico. NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach.

NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. At APO, we strive to hire the best possible candidates and feel we offer competitive salaries within university-oriented astronomical research. This remote location is 1.5 hours from NMSU.

Located in the Sacramento Mountains, APO is a remote astronomical observatory owned by the Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC) and proudly operated by NMSU. ARC has three research telescopes at APO: the 3.5m Telescope, the 2.5m Sloan Foundation Telescope and the 0.5m Small Aperture Telescope (ARCSAT). ARC also hosts NMSU’s 1.0m Telescope.

We invite you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today!Responsible for the electrical/ electronics related to the ARC 3.5-m telescope, instrumentation, and facilities at Apache Point Observatory.

• Must have extensive skills in analog and digital electronics. CCDelectronics, Servos, PLC controllers, lightning isolation, power systems, CAD design, circuit and circuit board design, high and low voltage power distribution, design and implementation in low noise
• Develops and maintains procedures and maintenance schedules related to electrical systems. Plans and coordinates maintenance work.
• Design, generate contracts for fabrication and testing of various electronic systems, subsystems and ancillary equipment associated with complex telescope systems, including interfaces and scientific instruments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to systems as necessary to ensure safety and system integrity.
• Monitor trends and correct anomalies.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis.
• Specify procedures, schedule, spare lists for maintenance repair of instrument and telescope systems.
• Report activities and progress related to instrument and telescope systems engineering to ARC Telescope Engineer.
• Specify, procure, maintain specialized electrical, electronics, and test/maintenance equipment.
• Develop an annual plan and contribute input towards the budget for telescope systems engineering activities and projects.
• Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff
• Instrument performance monitoring and preparation for observing
• Telescope and Site Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair
• Electronic system design, procurement / fabrication Servo tuning, control system programing development
• Review instrument proposals
• Oversee new instrument design, procurement, fabrication, participate in design reviews, assists with integration. Working independently or as a part of an internal/external team.
• Emergency backup for LN2 transportation
• Coordinate instrument upgrades/ prepare proposals/ oversee design, procurement, and implementation.
• Ensure proper software integration with operations for optimum performance
• environment, DC to high frequency operation in all weather environments.
• Perform related duties as required
• THIS JOB WILL CLOSE ON 4-28-2023

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: One location

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