Electrical Engineer

Caltech; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 97,300 - 131,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Counseling

Job summary

An innovative institute is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join a groundbreaking project involving a world-leading radio telescope. This role will focus on designing and testing advanced electronics, contributing to cutting-edge research in astronomy. You will manage a team, develop test procedures, and play a key role in the project's final design phase. Join a diverse community dedicated to scientific excellence and make a significant impact in the field of radio astronomy. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in designing, building, and testing digital, RF, and drive control electronics.
• Experience managing electronics technicians and developing test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of electronics.
• Contribute to design of instrumentation upgrades.

Skills

Digital Electronics Design

RF Electronics

Drive Control Electronics

Team Management

Test Procedure Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience designing, building, and testing digital, RF, and drive control electronics to work on the DSA-2000 project , a world-leading radio telescope that will commence construction in 2026. The array will use 2000, 5-meter dishes to observe at radio wavelengths (0.7 - 2 GHz frequency range) to survey the skies 10x faster than any radio telescope current or planned. The telescope will conduct a broad range of research, including the study of the formation of galaxies, the search for cosmic explosions, and investigations into the nature of gravity.

The applicant would fulfill the role of Electrical Engineer for the DSA-2000 project. This role will support the Infrastructure subsystem as we progress through the final design stage to construction.

The role will be based in Ely, Nevada.

Please contact Dr.Francois Kapp (fkapp @caltech.edu ) with any questions regarding this position.

Application review will begin on May 5, 2025.

• Manage deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of digital, RF and drive control electronics.
• Manage a team of electronics technicians.
• Develop test procedures. Develop procedures for repairing and tracking failures.
• Contribute to the design of instrumentation upgrades.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 yrs experience designing, building, and testing digital, RF, and drive control electronics.
• 5 yrs experience managing electronics technicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with radio astronomy instrumentation.
• Experience deploying complex electronics systems in remote environments.

Required Document

• Resume
• CV

Hiring Range

$97,300 - $131,600 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks .

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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