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National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Title: Electronics Engineer III

Job Family: Electronics Engineer

Required Education: ENG
Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. At NRAO, we are recruiting a Front End Electronics Engineer III.
The preferred location for the position will be based at Albuquerque BP office. Selected candidate my have the option for a hybrid (remote and in office) schedule.
Assist with design, development, construction, and documentation of cryogenically cooled receivers, ambient-temperature electronics, and integrated receiver test systems.
Assist with procurement and testing of microwave polarizers, couplers, amplifiers, cables, and waveguides.
Participate in regular Front End design, development, and future maintenance activities.
Work is mission driven, team oriented and typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment. The successful candidate may occasionally be required to work outdoors or climb on antenna to heights greater than 40 feet above the ground. Occasionally be required to lift and carry heavy lab equipment (up to 40 pounds) for relocation or installation of test apparatus, and to squat, kneel, or crawl to reach electrical/physical connections in tight spaces behind racks or under lab benches. Candidate may be required to travel domestically and internationally by air carrier and to travel by car between NRAO sites.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
While not required, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or closely related field is preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in design, manufacture, and/or maintenance and repair of some or all the following technical areas: receiver systems, microwave antennas and feeds, local oscillators, and microwave/RF mixers and filters.
Good documentation skills with high level of competency in Microsoft 365
A strong foundation in electrical or electronics engineering
Knowledge of RF, analog, and digital circuit design along with specific test and measurement techniques
Use of various types of electronics test equipment and familiarity with automated test setups to support general test and measurement
Experience with RF/microwave CAD tools such as Keysight ADS/Genesys, or AWR Microwave Office.
Experience with EM simulation tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop (HFSS) or CST Studio.
Experience with FPGA/firmware development tools such as Intel Quartus or AMD Vivado.
The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B Visas for this position.
The starting salary/hourly rate of this position is between $99,822-$120,837. education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.
Associated Universities, Inc (AUI) offers a comprehensive benefits package addressing the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment, subject to eligibility requirements. Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days)
Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.
AUIs retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participants base pay with no required employee contribution.
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