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Engineer, Electrical (posted Feb 4, 2019)
Position Summary
The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) Observatory is seeking a motivated and talented engineer to join our team. This engineering position requires experience in an operational facility, ideally but not necessarily at a telescope. The position will be based at the LBTO headquarters in Tucson with frequent trips to Mt Graham (about three hours drive from Tucson).
The LBT is the largest optical/infrared telescope in the world, with a number of unique, leading edge capabilities. In particular, the LBT’s unique binocular design and state-of-the-art adaptive optics technology provides diffraction-limited imaging capability with resolution of a 22.8 meter telescope.
This is a multi-disciplined engineering position. The candidate will be responsible for improving, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting observatory systems, including: PLC systems, power distribution, cooling, instrumentation, HVAC, telemetry and drive systems involving electric motors and digital and analog electronic circuits.
The position requires excellent communications and teamwork skills. The ability to communicate technically complicated concepts, designs, and coordinate with mountain staff is critical. Familiarity with, and the ability to use standard electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscope, DVMs, Logic analyzers, etc.) is desirable. The position may require periodic stays at the observatory ranging two to four days in duration.
This position will report to the Engineering Manager, who is responsible for all Tucson-based engineering support, and is expected to work closely on-site with the Chief Engineer and Observatory Manager, based at Mt Graham.
Duties & Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, a & Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Background
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! More information on the UA Employee Benefits: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits
Resources for UA Prospective Employees: http://employment.arizona.edu/
Address inquiries to director at lbto.org
To apply, follow this link: https://uacareers.com/postings/35111
Position Summary
The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) Observatory is seeking a motivated and talented engineer to join our team. This engineering position requires experience in an operational facility, ideally but not necessarily at a telescope. The position will be based at the LBTO headquarters in Tucson with frequent trips to Mt Graham (about three hours drive from Tucson).
The LBT is the largest optical/infrared telescope in the world, with a number of unique, leading edge capabilities. In particular, the LBT’s unique binocular design and state-of-the-art adaptive optics technology provides diffraction-limited imaging capability with resolution of a 22.8 meter telescope.
This is a multi-disciplined engineering position. The candidate will be responsible for improving, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting observatory systems, including: PLC systems, power distribution, cooling, instrumentation, HVAC, telemetry and drive systems involving electric motors and digital and analog electronic circuits.
The position requires excellent communications and teamwork skills. The ability to communicate technically complicated concepts, designs, and coordinate with mountain staff is critical. Familiarity with, and the ability to use standard electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscope, DVMs, Logic analyzers, etc.) is desirable. The position may require periodic stays at the observatory ranging two to four days in duration.
This position will report to the Engineering Manager, who is responsible for all Tucson-based engineering support, and is expected to work closely on-site with the Chief Engineer and Observatory Manager, based at Mt Graham.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting observatory systems;
- Maintain PLCs. Develop and modify software for PLC hardware;
- Maintain and update documentation including electrical drawings and schematics;
- Improve and optimization the operations of subsystem within the observatory;
- Develop and modify documentation and procedures;
- Develop and perform field tests of observatory subsystems;
- Specify requirements;
- Verify requirements;
- Participate in design team efforts for observatory subsystems;
- Design modification to existing electrical (power and control) systems for installation of new equipment and modifications to existing equipment
- Promotes a proactive safety culture. Identify safety issues, lead safety discussions, be responsive to safety concerns, and coordinates safety issues with the Safety Manager.
- Maintain good working relationships with members of other organizations at the observatory site.
- Assist the Observatory Manager in operational tasks and planning when needed. Backup of the technical staff including some overnight stays at the facility.
- Report all potential problems and/or deviation from normal mountain procedures.
- Prepare or assist in preparation of proposals for construction.
Knowledge, Skills, a & Abilities
- Demonstrable knowledge of PLC programming;
- Experience with standard electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscope, DVMs, Logic analyzers, etc.);
- Experience using CAD software, specifically electrical schematic modules;
- Experience with electrical and mechanical engineering practices;
- Good organizational skills;
- Ability to learn about and understand the operations and functions of observatory subsystems;
- Knowledge of computers and standard software such as Microsoft Office products;
- Demonstrated hands on experience
- Ability to work independently and in small teams on technical tasks;
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related field;
- Ability to work at altitudes above 10,000 feet;
- Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
- Working with a number of items weighing up to 50 lbs. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Background
- Electro-mechanical experience;
- Experience with servo-based motion control systems (hardware and software);
- Experience with troubleshooting, repair and design of digital and analog circuits;
- Experience with complex opto-electronic systems
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! More information on the UA Employee Benefits: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits
Resources for UA Prospective Employees: http://employment.arizona.edu/
Address inquiries to director at lbto.org
To apply, follow this link: https://uacareers.com/postings/35111
You can search vacant positions at the University of Arizona (and LBTO) by visiting the Human Resources website here: https://uacareers.com/postings/search