Electronics Engineer III-Sr.

3 days ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States National Radio Astronomy Full time
Job Title: Electronics Engineer III-Sr.

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer III-Sr. to lead the technical aspects of a new radar project at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.

About the Position:

This is a two-year appointment to lead the technical aspects of a new radar project. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to share their talents in engineering analysis, system design, hardware development, and technical decision-making with the radar team to bring the project to success.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the engineering analysis, design, testing, and installation of radar systems across NRAO observatories.
  • Make final technical decisions and recommendations in cooperation with the project team in design, procurement, manufacture, build, and test of equipment.
  • Regularly meet with astronomers and other scientists to ensure system performance and science and other mission area requirements are in accord.
  • Lead other engineering and technical personnel in the fabrication and test of equipment, and determine methods, procedures, and conditions for testing.
  • Ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, standards, and requirements.
  • Use industry standard engineering and design software to design and implement data controls over electronic equipment, components, systems, or structures for radar transmitters, radio telescopes, and related systems.
  • Work with software developers, scientists, and contractors to identify and solve problems.
  • Author technical documentation detailing the radar system.
  • Write programmatic documentation and drive projects from concept to operations.
  • Communicate and present project advances to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • At least three years of experience as an engineer working with radar systems.
  • At least a bachelor's degree in a physical science, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer science, or software engineering.
  • Knowledge, experience, and understanding in two or more of the following areas: radio frequency, microwave, or millimeter wave receivers, transmitters, and related systems, radio telescopes, satellite earth stations, interferometry or beam synthesis, high-voltage DC power supplies, and high-speed digital electronics.
  • Experience with radio frequency and electromagnetic modeling and simulation software. Experience with CST, HFSS, and similar software is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and skills related to testing or analysis of data from advanced radar systems.
  • Knowledge of algorithm/mode techniques on radars is a plus.
  • Engineering management experience is highly desired.
What We Offer:

AUI offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation: AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. Factors which may affect starting pay may include education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

For open rank positions, the starting salary rates for each level are between $78,000 and $153,117.

Benefits: AUI's benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental, and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI's retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant's base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.



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