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Job Summary:
The Simons Observatory (SO) Telescope Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for working with the instrument teams to commission the Large Aperture Telescope (LAT) and three Small Aperture Telescopes (SAT) currently under construction for the Simons Observatory, and for maintaining and operating those instruments after they have been commissioned. The Telescope Instrumentation Engineer will work with a team of leading scientists and other engineers in the development and testing of these important scientific instruments.

The Telescope Instrumentation Engineer will work at the site to lead installation of instruments and will work with the compliance systems engineer to commission the instruments for science operations. Some of the activities required will include sub-assembly integration and testing, completion of supporting technical elements such as electrical and electronics enclosures, temperature monitoring and control, installation of components into receiver cryostats, and opening and closing of cryostats.



The Telescope Instrumentation Engineer will support the maintenance and operation of the SO instruments, including any necessary repairs.

The Telescope Instrumentation Engineer will be part of the Simons Observatory’s site team and will report to the Observatory Site Manager in Chile. They will collaborate with Observatory staff on acceptance testing, commissioning activities for the instruments, and operations.

Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or doctoral degree in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, mechanical or electrical engineering
- Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in the development and maintenance of cryogenic instruments or systems
- Working knowledge of dilution refrigerators
- Competency in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software
- Competency with observatory control software and systems
- Clear and concise written and oral communications skills
- Fluency in English

Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with microwave instr

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📌 Telescope Instrumentation Engineer (San Pedro de Atacama)
🏢 Simons Observatory
📍 San Pedro de Atacama