Senior RF & Microwave Electronics Technician

National Radio Astronomy Observatory; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Job summary

National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Albuquerque or Socorro seeks a Technical Specialist to assist in the design, development, operations and maintenance of radio telescopes and related systems. The role supports environmental monitoring and water vapor radiometers within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include electronic design, procurement, testing and documentation, with opportunities for field work and travel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years in design, manufacture, or maintenance in antennas, microwave and RF circuits/systems.
• Fifteen years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support electronic design, layout, assembly, testing and troubleshooting with engineers.
• Procurement and testing of microwave components and circuits.
• Fabricate, assemble and test prototype and production units.
• Analyze test data and publish results; assist in field installation as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Visio

SharePoint

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Electrical engineering

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

BS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Automated test setups

RF circuit testing

Job description

National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Albuquerque or Socorro seeks a Technical Specialist to assist in the design, development, operations and maintenance of radio telescopes and related systems. The role supports environmental monitoring and water vapor radiometers within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include electronic design, procurement, testing and documentation, with opportunities for field work and travel.