Electronics Engineer

Job overview

The Electronics Engineer is an onsite, full-time position in Cambridge, MA, paying $101,375–$131,790 per year. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory conducts scientific exploration and supports astrophysics research and the development of scientific instrumentation. The engineer provides electrical engineering support for advanced instrumentation and Central Engineering projects. The role designs and develops electrical systems and components, supports fabrication and testing, and documents work that contributes to scientific and engineering projects.

What you'll do

• Design and develop electrical and electronics systems, subsystems, modules, and components
• create PCB designs, block diagrams, and cable and interconnect documentation
• evaluate design options and recommend parts and fabrication approaches
• support cost and schedule estimates for hardware design, fabrication, testing, and calibration
• maintain technical documentation
• support procurement of specialized electrical, electro-optical, and mechanical items
• contribute to presentations
• travel domestically and internationally to support project work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electronics engineer

cambridge ma

smithsonian astrophysical observatory

full-time position

$101,375–$131,790 per year

electrical engineering

advanced instrumentation

pcb design

altium designer

spice

central engineering

export-controlled work

domestic and international travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• transit and commuter benefits
• annual and sick leave
• family-friendly leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• flexible spending account
• and discounts on Smithsonian memberships, museum stores, and restaurants.

Why this role

The posting requires at least one year of specialized experience at or above the grade 11 level and a qualifying engineering degree or equivalent education and experience. The role requires access to export-controlled work and is open to eligible U.S. persons or nationals eligible for an export license.

About the employer

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.