Radio Astronomy Equipment Specialist
1 week ago
Job Summary
">We are seeking a skilled Telescope Mechanic to join our team at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in New Mexico.
">The successful candidate will provide routine maintenance, installation, testing, calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and limited electronic components issues on all telescopes and related equipment.
">Key Responsibilities:
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- Responds to routine maintenance, installation, testing, calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and limited electronic components issues on all telescopes and related equipment.">
- Provides limited assistance, as qualified, in the operation and testing of telescope and operating equipment, when required.">
- Assists in the functional evaluation of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.">
- May assist Telescope Operators with receiver/equipment changes.">
- Assists in taking and maintaining inventory of parts.">
- Maintains records of maintenance activities, uses PC as required.">
- Assists with indoor/outdoor painting, when required.">
- Maintains tools and equipment in safe operating condition.">
- Assists other maintenance and support personnel as assigned.">
- Uses hand and power tools; works from verbal or written instructions, sketches and prints">
- Proactive compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.">
About the Role
">This is a full-time position based at the VLA, 50 miles west of Socorro, New Mexico. The Observatory provides shuttles from Socorro and Magdalena, NM.
">Requirements
">We require a high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or high school equivalency and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
">PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Mechanic work, industrial or other; maintenance of heavy equipment; some welding; industrial spray painting, mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.
">About Us
">The NRAO offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements.
">Compensation Package
">The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
">Benefits
">We offer excellent paid time off, medical, dental and vision plans, retirement benefit and optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.
">Location
">New Mexico, USA
">Additional Information
">Please note that we are an equal opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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