Astronomical Instrumentation Engineer (Assistant Project Scientist)

Uc-SAN-Dieg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego’s Optical and Infrared Laboratory (OIRLab) seeks an Assistant Project Scientist to advance cutting-edge astronomical instrumentation for major ground-based observatories, including Keck. You will contribute to design, development, integration, assembly and testing of optical and infrared instruments.

The role requires a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in optics, optomechanics, electronics, and instrumentation, enabling collaboration across a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics/Astronomy or Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience in optics, optomechanics, mechanical systems, electronics, and instrumentation design.
• Experience with integration, assembly and testing of advanced optical/IR instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support development of astronomical instrumentation for major observatories.
• Design, develop, integrate, assemble and test advanced optical and infrared instruments.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team on instrument projects.

Skills

Optics

Optomechanics

Instrumentation design

System assembly

Electronics

Education

Ph.D. in Physics/Astronomy/Engineering

Job description

UC San Diego’s Optical and Infrared Laboratory (OIRLab) seeks an Assistant Project Scientist to advance cutting-edge astronomical instrumentation for major ground-based observatories, including Keck. You will contribute to design, development, integration, assembly and testing of optical and infrared instruments.

The role requires a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in optics, optomechanics, electronics, and instrumentation, enabling collaboration across a multidisciplinary