Technical Specialist - Assembly Technician

Associated Universities Inc. • Charlottesville, VA

22h • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. The Observatory has been instrumental in the study of black holes, galaxies, and the early universe. At NRAO, we are recruiting a full-time technician to work in the Millimeter/Submillimeter receiver group. The technician will assemble microwave and millimeter-wave components for use in radio astronomy receivers. This position requires experience assembling electronic components under a microscope, in some cases assembling microcircuit chips with dimensions of a fraction of a millimeter as well as testing sensitive electronic devices. The location for this position will be based at our Central Development Laboratory located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of professional experience fabricating radio frequency or microwave components or systems.
• Methodical, motivated team player comfortable in an R&D environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills to keep records and documentation.
• High level of competency in Microsoft software products to manage and graph measurement results as well as other web-based systems.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Highly organized.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience using a manually controlled wire bonder is desirable.
• Experience with common RF and microwave measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of millimeter wave and microwave circuits.
• Testing millimeter wave and microwave circuits and systems.
• Recording and analyzing test data.
• Track and maintain lab supplies and parts and reorder as necessary.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree