Astronomical Instrumentation Engineer

UC San Diego Academic Jobs

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 106,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for an Assistant Project Scientist - FY (non-senate) to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced astronomical instruments for major ground-based observatories.

The position emphasizes a strong engineering background in optics, optomechanics, electronics, and instrumentation, with hands-on experience. This is a collaborative role at OIRLab in La Jolla, offering involvement with cutting-edge instruments and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. Physics/Astronomy/Engineering
  • 3+ years or more of engineering and laboratory experience.

Education

Ph.D. in Physics/Astronomy/Engineering

Job description

UC San Diego invites applications for an Assistant Project Scientist - FY (non-senate) to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced astronomical instruments for major ground-based observatories.

The position emphasizes a strong engineering background in optics, optomechanics, electronics, and instrumentation, with hands-on experience. This is a collaborative role at OIRLab in La Jolla, offering involvement with cutting-edge instruments and multidisciplinary teamwork.

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