Electronics Engineer

Job overview

The Electronics Engineer role is onsite in Cambridge, MA. The salary range is $119,355–$155,164 per year. The position is in the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory’s Central Engineering division, supporting advanced instrumentation for astrophysical and astronomical data collection. The engineer provides electrical systems engineering expertise from requirements definition through design, fabrication, testing, calibration, and integration. The work translates scientific objectives into instrument hardware and supports the observatory’s ground-based and space-based research programs.

What you'll do

• Architect and oversee electrical systems, subsystems, modules, and components for advanced instrumentation
• work with scientific investigators to define electrical requirements and translate scientific objectives into instrument performance and hardware
• prepare and manage cost and schedule estimates and project resources
• document work and present it to scientists and engineers
• support hardware build, test, integration, and field use
• provide technical leadership to contractors
• select and oversee procurement of components
• direct technicians and designers
• consult with scientists and engineering staff
• travel to telescope sites, vendor facilities, NASA centers, and associated organizations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electronics engineer

cambridge ma

smithsonian astrophysical observatory

central engineering

electrical systems

astrophysical instrumentation

space-based instrumentation

ground-based instrumentation

hardware design

testing and calibration

$119,355–$155,164/year

u.s. person eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The position is a Smithsonian Trust Fund role and requires specialized experience at or above grade 12, along with professional engineering education or an accepted combination of education and experience. The posting states that relocation expenses are not paid.

About the employer

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.