Electronics Engineer Group Lead

Associated Universities Inc. • Charlottesville, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail.
The Central Development Laboratory (CDL) at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is the largest engineering team in the US dedicated to the development of radio astronomy technology. The CDL is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration and has the mission to develop state-of-the-art technology for use in radio telescopes used by the international scientific community.
The CDL seeks an experienced Electronics Engineer to lead its Cold Cartridge Group, currently working on engineering and production of the next generation of the 209 – 281 GHz receivers for the ALMA telescope.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the personnel, programmatic, and technical management of a team of about five employees and coordinating with other engineering groups. This team is responsible for developing, and constructing hardware, firmware, and software used on radio telescopes or in the laboratories.
The location for the position will be in Charlottesville, VA. A remote work arrangement is not desirable for this position.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field (required).
• You are knowledgeable in the field of RF and microwave engineering theory and practice.
• You have at least seven years of experience with design, construction, and/or maintenance of electronics hardware, software, and/or firmware, with at least three years of experience in leading a technical group.
• You have strong interpersonal and group communications skills, oral and written.
• Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in a closely related field is preferred.
• Additionally, knowledge of radio astronomy theories and practice would be valuable, and experience in cryogenics practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advising staff on technical and operational matters, prioritization, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for development and analysis of system and subsystem architecture and requirements.
• Developing technical proposals, reports, and other technical papers.
• Conducting tests and data recording and analysis for verification of performance and compliance with specifications.
• Responsible for oversight of the lifecycle of hardware, software, and firmware for group.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees