Electronics Engineer I

Associated Universities Inc. • Green Bank, WV

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About The Position

Green Bank Observatory oversees the development and operation of the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), the world’s largest fully steerable telescope, as well as numerous other smaller telescopes which are used for a variety of scientific and educational purposes. Working at wavelengths ranging from 100cm through 3mm, the GBT supports a diverse range of scientific research. Additionally, the GBT has an ongoing program of research and development projects which keeps the telescope at the cutting edge of science and technology.
At the GBO in Green Bank, West Virginia, we have an employment opportunity for an Electronics Engineer. The successful candidate will join the Electronics Division that is responsible for the operations, design, and maintenance of many of the GBT’s electronics systems, as well as developing state of the art wideband digital signal processing techniques.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• You have one to five years of relevant experience encompassing the following technical expertise:
• Knowledge of C, C++, Python, and PLC ladder logic programming.
• Knowledge of Xilinx FPGA development with Vivado, VHDL or Verilog.
• Knowledge of servo systems.
• Knowledge of common test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems to the component level from drawings using common test equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly convey technical information to software developers, engineers and scientists, interact with peers in a positive and respectful way and calmly resolve conflicts.

Nice To Haves

• Fiber optic cable splicing
• Programming with Labview or similar computer software
• CAD software such as Autocad and Inventor

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded microcontroller systems.
• Develop and support digital signal processing systems.
• Maintain various radio telescope electronic systems.
• Assists in preparing costs and time analyses of projects. Makes recommendations for procedures, equipment purchases, and other improvements.
• Provide leadership to technicians, cooperative education students and/or summer students.
• Proactive compliance with Observatory and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees