Electrical Engineer
Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
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Job Summary
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience designing, building, and testing digital, RF, and drive control electronics to work on theDSA-2000 project, a world-leading radio telescope that will commence construction in 2026. The array will use 2000, 5-meter dishes to observe at radio wavelengths (0.7 - 2 GHz frequency range) to survey the skies 10x faster than any radio telescope current or planned. The telescope will conduct a broad range of research, including the study of the formation of galaxies, the search for cosmic explosions, and investigations into the nature of gravity.
The applicant would fulfill the role of Electrical Engineer for the DSA-2000 project. This role will support the infrastructure subsystem as we progress through the final design stage to construction.
The role will be based in Ely, Nevada.
Please contact Dr. Francois Kapp (fkapp@caltech.edu) with any questions regarding this position.
Application review will begin on May 5, 2025.
Essential Job Duties
Manage deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of digital, RF and drive control electronics.
Manage a team of electronics technicians.
Develop test procedures.
Develop procedures for repairing and tracking failures.
Contribute to the design of instrumentation upgrades.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field, or equivalent experience.
5 yrs experience designing, building, and testing digital, RF, and drive control electronics.
5 yrs experience managing electronics technicians.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with radio astronomy instrumentation.
Experience deploying complex electronics systems in remote environments.
Required Document
Resume
CV
Cover Letter
Hiring Range
$97,300 - $131,600 Per Year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about ourbenefitsandstaff perks.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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