Electronics Engineer III-IV

Associated Universities • Socorro, NM

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), managed by Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI), is a leading research and development organization focused on the study of the universe through state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities. NRAO is seeking multiple Electronics Engineers at various experience levels to join its engineering team. These positions will contribute to the development and enhancement of electronics for advanced radio telescope projects, including the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA), and support existing arrays like the Very Large Baseline Array (VLBA) and Very Large Array (VLA).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required.
• With a BSEE degree, a minimum of two years of experience in electronics design and development is required.
• A strong foundation is required across a wide range of basic electronics and electronics troubleshooting.
• Experience must encompass a combination of one or more of the following: RF circuit design and analysis, analog circuit design and analysis, mixed signal circuit design, digital logic circuit design, power supply circuits, and cable design.
• Experience with engineering simulation tools such as Keysight Genesys, Matlab-Simulink, Ansys, PSpice, LTSpice, etc.
• Experience in circuit card schematic capture and PCB design using tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad, etc.
• Experience collaborating with mechanical engineers in the design and fabrication of enclosures meeting thermal and / or EMI requirements
• Experience with electronics test equipment, including DVMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Familiar with production design concepts and best practices such as DFT, DFM.
• Attention to detail with good documentation skills, highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• 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

• A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) is highly desirable.
• Additional education in a directly related field may be substituted for the required professional experience on a year for year basis.
• 5 years’ minimum experience preferred.
• Familiar with RF systems building blocks including oscillators, amplifiers, filters, and mixers.
• Experienced in the design and implementation of Environmental Monitoring Systems including Water Vapor Radiometers
• Embedded systems development expertise, including microcontrollers, embedded operating systems (embedded Linux, various RTOS), device drivers, A/D-D/A conversion techniques, command and control concepts, Real-time firmware (C/C++) coding skills, and FPGA development including toolchains such as Quartus and Vivado.
• Test engineering including computer-based testing, interfacing to test systems via LabView and/or custom desktop software such Python, and knowledge and experience with various instrument busses and serial communication busses.
• Telemetry applications, including remote instrumentation and remote test point monitoring.
• Experienced in the design and implementation of power supplies and power distribution systems.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements including safety and EMI
• Familiar with fiber optic communication standards and implementation

Responsibilities

• Electronics design and development for the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) antenna.
• Troubleshooting radio telescope antenna electronic circuits and systems.
• Specification and qualification testing of COTs (Commercial off-the-shelf) electronics solutions.
• Generation of technical reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Participate as a member of a development team in design reviews, progress reviews, and presentations to stake holders.
• Continuous improvement and enhancement of electronics for all deployed antenna arrays, including the Very Large Baseline Array (VLBA) antenna and the Very Large Array (VLA).
• Other duties may be assigned based on the applicant’s skills and the Observatory’s needs.

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days)
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level