Lead Electronics Technician - Observatory Systems

Caltech; California; On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caltech is seeking a skilled Electronics Technician for Palomar Observatory. The role involves setting up, testing, and repairing electronic systems, scheduling instrument installs, and coordinating preventive maintenance.

You will communicate with management, staff, and scientific customers to ensure timely handoffs and clear reporting. You will gain experience with cryogenic systems, vacuum maintenance, and complex computer networks while contributing to safety and efficiency on site in

Qualifications

• Two to four years of technical experience, including at least one year at an optical observatory.
• Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics and electrical systems.
• Able to read schematic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, and verify instruments on telescopes and drive observatory vehicles as needed.
• Plan and schedule Electronic Lab technician activities and projects.
• Document and report task progress to management.

Skills

Technical experience

Observatory experience

Schematic reading

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVM

Logic analyzers

Job description

Caltech is seeking a skilled Electronics Technician for Palomar Observatory. The role involves setting up, testing, and repairing electronic systems, scheduling instrument installs, and coordinating preventive maintenance.

You will communicate with management, staff, and scientific customers to ensure timely handoffs and clear reporting. You will gain experience with cryogenic systems, vacuum maintenance, and complex computer networks while contributing to safety and efficiency on site in