NewngVLA Assistant Scientist National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryngVLA Assistant ScientistAlameda, NMNational Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: ngVLA Assistant Scientist Location: NRAO Albuquerque Office, 800 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 235, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States of America• NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number: 198 Job Family: Astronomy Pay Type: Salary Required Education: SCI Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Charlottesville is a charming mid-sized city nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a rare blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture, consistently ranking among the most livable small cities in the US.
NewSoftware Engineer III National Radio Astronomy ObservatorySoftware Engineer IIIAlameda, NM$79,000–$120,000 / yearExperience Minimum of three years of experience in the development of software applications; Skills and Competencies An understanding of formal software engineering principles including design, documentation, ticketing systems, version control and testing frameworks Experience with large development projects in Python Experience writing code for data visualization and web presentation Familiarity with basic astronomical principles and data reduction Demonstrated ability to learn new scientific concepts and apply them to engineering implementation, ideally in radio astronomy and interferometry Experience with scientific software development, numerical processing techniques, and mathematical packages such as Python/numpy Experience with CASA (or similar data reduction package) Familiarity with High Performance Computing and Big Data concepts including distributed data storage, parallel I/O, parallel processing, and memory caching Familiarity with software development in Linux, Python, and with version control software Additional Requirement Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Software Engineer III Location: 1011 Lopezville Rd, Socorro, NM 87801, USA• 155 Observatory Rd, Green Bank, WV 24944, USA• 5651 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA Requisition Number: 230 Job Family: Software Engineer Pay Type: Salary Required Education: CPP Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe.
NewSecurity Manager National Radio Astronomy ObservatorySecurity ManagerLuis Lopez, NM$99,000–$121,000 / yearNational Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Security Manager Location: 1011 Lopezville Rd, Socorro, NM 87801, USA• Old Hwy 60, New Mexico, USA• 155 Observatory Rd, Green Bank, WV 24944, USA• NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America• 5651 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA Requisition Number: 232 Job Family: Environmental, Safety & Security Pay Type: Salary Required Education: EXT Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) across North America, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile.
NewVLBA Operations Specialist I-II National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryVLBA Operations Specialist I-IILuis Lopez, NM$22.75–$32.31 / hourWhat You Will be Doing: The essential duties of an Operations Specialist I include: Operating and monitoring ten telescopes and supporting equipment Troubleshooting and taking corrective action when errors and faults occur Communicating with remote personnel working on the telescopes, notifying personnel of dangerous weather conditions, monitoring fire alarm systems and responding to emergencies Initiating telescope control and preparing the antenna, receivers, clocks, recording systems and other hardware and software for operation Receiving observing instructions and executing observing programs including, but not limited to, processing incoming observing files, verifying against published schedules, annotating files on the observation schedule, executing observation programs and sending results to observers Aiding and accommodating requests from observers, scientific staff, engineers and technicians in regards to basic commands for telescope controls and data analyses Monitoring readings and alerts on multiple computer screens to detect unsafe equipment conditions and ensuring all systems are configured correctly and operating normally Monitoring fringe amplitude readings and data flagging codes to check data quality Performing system tests to measure values used to finely tune each antenna, verifying antenna functionality and receiver performance and updating system parameters following major hardware upgrades, in consultation with a system expert Taking prescribed actions to protect telescope equipment i.e. weather conditions exceed operating parameters Making necessary personnel call-outs when equipment safety is compromised and/or when major problems occur Maintaining an accurate observing log of failures, abnormal conditions, significant events, equipment status changes, procedural changes, or special instructions from observers or staff Writing detailed maintenance reports for hardware and software problems Documenting operational procedures and assisting with their upkeep Managing the correlator queue efficiently, appropriately balancing the priorities of observing and correlator functions Ensure data disk packs are properly handled and stores during and after usage Proactive compliance with all NRAO policies and procedures is required Other duties may be assigned Additional responsibilities of Operations Specialist II include: Providing advanced troubleshooting support and corrective actions when errors and faults occur Performing ongoing analysis of operator tools and methods, and documenting improvements Developing procedures and documentation for new equipment based on technical information supplied by engineers or supervisors Writing technical reports to describe operating characteristics, abnormal conditions, and functional limitations Providing input/feedback on related and proposed hardware/software developments/issues and assisting in troubleshooting any detected problems Training new operators Assisting scientists in basic data analysis Work Environment Work is mission driven, team oriented and typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment. National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: VLBA Operations Specialist I-II Location: 1011 Lopezville Rd, Socorro, NM 87801, USA Requisition Number: 223 Job Family: Operations Specialist Pay Type: Hourly Required Education: NET Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe.
NewCryogenics Technician II-IV National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryCryogenics Technician II-IVSocorro, NM$20.98–$29 / hourOperates under supervision and instruction: operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on cryogenic compressors, cryogenic refrigerators, vacuum pumps, and associated components. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.
Temp Parttime Faculty: Astronomy University of New MexicoTemp Parttime Faculty: AstronomyLos Alamos, NMUNM-LA instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching, including but not limited to: • Meeting with the class during assigned times • Content delivery • Assignment development • Grading • Reporting of grades • Assessment of student learning as outlined by the Program Coordinator. UNM-Los Alamos emphasizes teaching excellence and offers academic transfer courses as well as vocational and technical courses to the citizens of Los Alamos County and northern New Mexico.
Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy (ASTR Santa Fe Community CollegeAdjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy (ASTRNew MexicoPersons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff.
Astrophysics Postdoctoral Researcher Los Alamos National LaboratoryAstrophysics Postdoctoral ResearcherLos Alamos, NMDue to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. When applying on-line, please include the following files with your application: a CV (please include month/year of PhD); three letters of reference (may be submitted online by applicant or emailed by letter writer to CTA_apply@lanl.gov); and a detailed cover letter describing the candidate's interest in working with the CTA, mentor(s) the candidate is interested in collaborating with, and how they satisfy the requirements for the position.
NewScientist (Open Rank) National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryScientist (Open Rank)Alameda, NM$85,000–$138,000 / yearIn astronomy or related field Experience At least one year of related experience using radio interferometry for astronomical research Skills and Competencies Strong communication skills in written and oral English Strong inter-personal skills Familiarity with Linux / Unix operating systems Ability to travel Preferred: High-level understanding of the functionality of radio telescopes Experience scheduling VLBI experiments Experience reducing VLBI data Experience within a leadership team of medium to large projects Proficiency in the Python computer language Additional Requirement Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Scientist (Open Rank) Location: NRAO Array Operations Center, PO Box 0, SOCORRO, New Mexico, United States of America• NRAO Albuquerque Office, 800 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 235, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States of America Requisition Number: 103 Job Family: Astronomy Pay Type: Salary Required Education: SCI Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe.
Telescope Operations Specialist New Mexico State UniversityTelescope Operations SpecialistLas Cruces, New MexicoAdvertising Summary: New Mexico State University Department of Astronomy is seeking a Telescope Operations Specialist (TOS) for the SDSS-V 2.5m Telescope at Apache Point Observatory (APO) in Sunspot, New Mexico. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Telescope Operations Specialist (TOS) is responsible for nightly operation of the 2.5m telescope and instruments, quality monitoring the data streams, tracking system performance and observing efficiency.
Support Astronomer New Mexico State UniversitySupport AstronomerNMRemoteAdvertising Summary: New Mexico State University Department of Astronomy is seeking a Support Astronomer for the SDSS-V 2.5m Telescope at Apache Point Observatory (APO) in Sunspot, New Mexico. The SA works closely with Astronomers and external consortium faculty and students, operating the telescope and instruments remotely, to efficiently take observations and debug issues.
NewTelescope Mechanic II-III National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryTelescope Mechanic II-IIILuis Lopez, NM$22.75–$32.31 / hourNational Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Telescope Mechanic II-III Location: Old Hwy 60, New Mexico, USA Requisition Number: 215 Job Family: Telescope Mechanic Pay Type: Hourly Required Education: CRA Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Must possess visual acuity (corrected is acceptable) and manual dexterity to be able to perform work on small pieces or areas of work material, and hearing acuity in order to perform work safely with instructions and guidance being given over hand-held radios and/or during operations of loud machinery.
NewJanitor Maintenance Technician Peraton IncJanitor Maintenance TechnicianNMPeraton provides management and technical support for NASA's scientific balloon program which supports enabling science missions for NASA and universities across the United States and foreign scientific communities. Balloon missions have provided significant science theories and discoveries about cosmic rays, gamma ray and x-ray astronomy, optical and UV astronomy, atmospheric sciences, and cosmic microwave background studies.
NewProject Manager II-III National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryProject Manager II-IIILuis Lopez, NM$86,000–$121,000 / yearFive or more years of work experience directly related to this project (software programming, electrical engineering, etc.) may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement Experience as a project manager, preferably in a scientific or engineering organization Demonstrated experience with core program management responsibilities: risk management, scheduling, process engineering, testing, quality and product assurance principles and applications, reporting, acquisition, budgeting Competency Summary Demonstrated fluency with Microsoft Project, Confluence and Jira as project management tools Passion for writing quality, accurate, and detailed documentation Strong interpersonal, teaming, and leadership skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Problem-solving skills Attention to detail Proactive work ethic and ability to work both with a team and independently Ability to work effectively with and build consensus among stakeholders Additional Requirement Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. What You Will be Doing: Successfully lead all project management tasks for assigned projects Expertly optimize resources among assigned projects, determine scheduling priorities, and coordinate project components for best overall outcome Provide written periodic progress reports to the Observatory including KPIs, milestones, and other progress metrics Provide periodic budget reports and forecasts Lead project teams through successful gate reviews Manage scope / budget change requests Effectively coordinate with all levels of project teams and stakeholders Increase efficiency of observatory staff to prepare proposals and manage projects within our project management framework Work Environment Work is typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment.
NewTechnical Specialist III-IV National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryTechnical Specialist III-IVAlameda, NM$33.66–$43.62 / hourNational Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Technical Specialist III-IV Location: 5651 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA Requisition Number: 224 Job Family: Technical Specialist Pay Type: Hourly Required Education: NET Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. While not required, a Bachelor of science in electrical engineering technology or closely related field is preferred Experience Minimum of ten years of experience in design, manufacture, and/or maintenance and repair of some or all the following technical areas: cryogenic receiver systems (front ends), antenna RF systems, and IF systems (e.g.
Janitor - Maintenance Technician PeratonJanitor - Maintenance TechnicianFort Sumner, New MexicoPart timeResponsibilities: Peraton provides management and technical support for NASA’s scientific balloon program which supports enabling science missions for NASA and universities across the United States and foreign scientific communities. Balloon missions have provided significant science theories and discoveries about cosmic rays, gamma ray and x-ray astronomy, optical and UV astronomy, atmospheric sciences, and cosmic microwave background studies.
NewCryogenic Scientist U.S. Department of CommerceCryogenic ScientistLos Alamos, NM$83,265–$129,742 / yearRelated curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor''s degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor''s degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. nt.
Space Remote Sensing and Data Science Group Leader (R&D Manager 4) Los Alamos National LaboratorySpace Remote Sensing and Data Science Group Leader (R&D Manager 4)Los Alamos, NMRemoteNASA's NACHOS hyperspectral cubesat missions (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/esnt/2022/high-flying-nasa-nachos-instrument-may-help-predict-volcanic-eruptions), the RAPid Telescopes for Optical Response (RAPTOR) which is an array of "thinking" telescopes for time-domain astronomy (https://www.lanl.gov/discover/publications/1663/2014-august/tracking-transients.php), ultra-low light imaging systems such as the Remote Ultra-low Light Imaging (RULLI) system (https://www.osti.gov/biblio/964958-remote-ultra-low-light-imaging-rulli-space-situational-awareness-ssa-modeling-simulation-results-passive-active-ssa) as well as a wide range of projects not described in open literature. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
NewCommunity Engagement Specialist National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryCommunity Engagement SpecialistLuis Lopez, NM$60,000–$85,000 / yearNational Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Community Engagement Specialist Location: 1011 Lopezville Rd, Socorro, NM 87801, USA• NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America• 155 Observatory Rd, Green Bank, WV 24944, USA• 5651 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA Requisition Number: 244 Job Family: Education & Public Outreach Pay Type: Salary Required Education: ADM Position Description: Position Summary The role of Community Engagement Specialist, part of the Public Information Group within the Education and Public Outreach (EPO) Division, is a mid‑level professional position that serves as a liaison between the Observatory and community stakeholders. Work experience may be considered in lieu of academic degree Experience Minimum of three years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, public affairs, outreach, communications, or partnership development, preferably in connection with a scientific, technical, governmental, or nonprofit organization.
Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis Postdoctoral Researcher Los Alamos National LaboratorySpace Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis Postdoctoral ResearcherLos Alamos, NMDue to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Specific activities may include: Supporting the development, calibration, testing, and operation of space plasma instrumentation, including instruments for NASA's IMAP mission and current national security-related space systems.