Telescope System Engineer at the Dunn Solar Telescope

In order to enable a transition of operations of the Dunn Solar Telescope from the National Solar Observatory to a multi-institute consortium,  New Mexico State University is seeking an experienced telescope systems engineer to support the telescope in Sunspot, NM.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include learning and documenting the telescope control system at the Dunn Solar Telescope, and eventually having the lead responsibility for maintaining and troubleshooting. The system includes telescope interfaces related to pointing, adaptive optics systems, and instrument connectivity to the main observing platform. The successful candidate will also make recommendations for TCS upgrades and be involved in design and implementation of a new system, including both hardware and software.

Required Experience: The candidate will have a degree in a related field and will have significant experience with telescope hardware and control systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team is critical.

Physical Work Location: Dunn Solar Telescope, Sunspot, NM
, at an altitude of 9200 ft.

Job Closing Date: 03/31/2017


Targed Start Date: 05/01/2017

Required application documents include: CV/Resume, three references, and unofficial copy of transcript(s); all documents must be attached to the NMSU electronic application system at http://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/27139

Employment is contingent on funding and eligibility for employment in U.S. and results of a background verification.