Electronics Engineer – FRB Instrumentation

Caltech

California

On-site

USD 100,000 - 142,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Caltech's Owens Valley Radio Observatory seeks an electronics engineer to develop an instrument for fast radio burst detection in the microwave domain. The project repurposes 3.5 m antennas and advances FRB science with new hardware and software integration.

Under senior staff, you will plan, test, and commission the instrument, collaborating with partners on control software and digital processing. The role is on-site near Big Pine, CA, with rolling applications and contact lamb@caltech.edu for

Qualifications

Four-year degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related field.
At least four years’ experience working with electromechanical systems.
Knowledge of analog and digital electronic design and debugging.
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex hardware projects.
Good troubleshooting skills.
Ability to lead a small team.
Must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Pre-employment DMV and background checks required.

Responsibilities

Plan and detailedly review antenna drives, electronics, receivers, software, and infrastructure.
Prepare a plan to implement and commission an operating instrument.
Execute the plan with assistance of other staff as necessary.
Repurpose existing antennas with new hardware to extend observing range.
Collaborate with partners providing antenna control software and processing hardware.
Report to the Site Director and work with engineers and technicians on OVRO projects.
Create and maintain documentation; perform astronomical measurements to demonstrate performance.