Research Engineering Electronics Technician II, Steward Observatory

Research Engineering Electronics Technician II, Steward Observatory

Position Highlights:
The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory invites you to apply to the role of Research Engineering Electronics Technician II. This position will assist Engineers in designing and supporting the build of Optical Ground based Telescopes and future Space projects. The Technician will assist other Engineers and Technicians in the department from start to finish of projects assigned to the shop, including electronic board layout and providing parts lists for circuit boards, building harnesses and documenting cables.

Must have experience with running a reflow oven and stencil setup for circuit boards.

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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides support to UofA Engineer and Technicians by building circuit boards and cable harnesses for telescopes as requested.
• Able to read drawings for Electronic Control panels and assemble these with quality workmanship.
• Order parts from Bill of Materials (BOMs) and support the interface with vendors.
• Fabricate enclosures for Power and Control telescope systems, including debugging and installation.
• Use hand tools such as wire strippers and crimpers.
• Solder surface mount parts on boards that include small pitch components and thru‑hole connectors with a high level of proficiency.
• Maintain material and safety documents for the lab, and assist Engineering Staff with test instruments and tools for debugging circuit boards, panels and harnesses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled at using hand tools such as wire strippers and crimpers.
• Able to set up a reflow oven for circuit board fabrication and stencil setup for applying solder paste to boards.
• Able to solder surface mount parts on circuit boards and use a multimeter to debug circuits.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have experience with running a reflow oven and stencil setup for circuit boards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operation of reflow ovens including stencil setup for electronic boards.
• 2 year Technical Electronic degree.

FLSA

Non‑Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$22.77 - $28.46

Compensation Type

Hourly rate

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
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Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Research Engineering

Job Function

Research

Type of Criminal Background Check Required

Name‑based criminal background check (non‑security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

2/2/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Dave Beaty
rdbeaty

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