Electrical Engineer
Company: Center for Astrophysics - Harvard & Smithsonian
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
The Center for Astrophysics - Harvard & Smithsonian asks the big
science questions, including:--- -What happened in the early
universe?--- -What do black holes look like?--- -How do stars and
planets form and evolve?--- -Does life exist outside the solar
system?Responsibilities:At the CfA, engineers work collaboratively
with scientists to develop instrumentation that will get us closer
to answering these questions. From worldwide telescope arrays that
can image black holes to space missions studying solar emissions,
this is truly a fantastic place to work - full of opportunities and
challenges for engineers. The position is located in Cambridge
Mass.This position will work with exciting projects such as the
next-generation Event Horizon Telescope, the Submillimeter Array,
the Minor Planet Center or major space missions such as NASA's
Helioswarm, MUSE, or SSAXI.Duties:1. Architect and oversee
development of electrical systems, subsystems, modules, and
components.2. Provide technical consultation to CfA scientists and
other engineering staff in instrument electrical design.3. Work
with scientific investigators to establish the electrical
requirements of new projects, translate scientific objectives into
instrument performance characteristics and achievable hardware.4.
Prepare cost and schedule estimates for hardware design,
fabrication, test, and calibration; manage the resources required
to accomplish the goals; and maintain a technical overview of the
project.5. Document work in technical memoranda, reports, test
plans, and procedures, and present work to scientists and
engineers.6. Provide hands-on support of the build, test, and
integration of new electrical hardware designs for instruments and
support existing instrument hardware in the field.7. Provide
technical leadership and direction to, and liaison with, hardware
contractors and sub-contractors as required.8. Investigate, select,
justify, and oversee procurement of critical electrical,
electro-optical, and servo-mechanical components used in
astrophysical instrumentation and its development.9. Plan and
direct the activities of technicians and designers in areas related
to the design and fabrication of electronic assemblies.10. Travel,
both domestically and internationally, to telescope sites, vendor
facilities NASA centers, and the facilities of other associated
organizations in support of proposal, design, calibration, test,
integration, and mission operations activities.APPLICATION
PROCEDURE: -We will only accept applications online for this
position. -For complete information about this position and the
online application procedures, please visit -USAJOBS.Salary range:
$88-137k
Keywords: Center for Astrophysics - Harvard & Smithsonian, Cambridge , Electrical Engineer, Professions , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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