Electronics Engineer
Job in
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87101, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Electronics Technician, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks an Electronics Engineer to design, develop, and optimize RF, microwave, and digital electronics for world-class radio telescopes. You will translate scientific requirements into robust hardware, support prototyping, testing, and integration, and troubleshoot complex signal chains in observatory systems. Working in a collaborative, research-focused environment, you'll partner with astronomers, engineers, and software teams to enhance instrument performance and reliability, support upgrades, and document designs while contributing to cutting-edge astrophysics and telecommunications technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop RF, microwave, and digital electronics for radio telescope systems.
- Translate scientific and system requirements into detailed hardware specifications.
- Prototype, test, and validate electronic assemblies and subsystems.
- Integrate electronics into observatory signal chains and control systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware performance issues.
- Perform analysis and simulation for RF, microwave, and high-speed digital designs.
- Document schematics, layouts, test procedures, and design decisions.
- Collaborate closely with astronomers, software, and systems engineers on instrument upgrades.
- Support commissioning, maintenance, and reliability improvements of observatory equipment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, methods, and standards.
Required Skills
- RF circuit design
- Microwave electronics
- Digital electronics design
- Signal integrity and analysis
- PCB design and layout
- FPGA/embedded systems
- Test and measurement with RF equipment
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI)
- Python/MATLAB or similar for analysis
- Technical documentation
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