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- SUBARU TELESCOPE INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER – ID# 16373 -
July 15, 2016
SUBARU TELESCOPE INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER – ID# 16373.National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), Subaru Telescope Project, located in Hilo, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $3,620/Mon.
DUTIES:
Responsible for technical maintenance of the commissioned facility instruments and new instrument projects for the 8.2 meter Subaru Telescope. Works with instrument engineers and technicians and cooperates with instrument scientists to keep the instruments operational. Provides professional engineering designs of systems (electronics, mechanics, optics, or opto-mechanics) for upgrades of the commissioned facility instruments and new instruments for the 8.2 meter Subaru Telescope.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Engineering, Physics, or Astronomy.
EXPERIENCE:
Three to five (3-5) years of professional experience in electronics, mechanics, optics, or opto-mechanics engineering, including experience in systems design work.
ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:
Knowledge of system design, interface specifications, and systems documentation techniques including block diagramming, flow charting, and preparing technical and operations manuals. Knowledge of electronics, mechanics, or optics theory, instrumentation, and test equipment and procedures. Ability to apply fundamental mathematical and statistical analysis techniques as required for astronomical applications. Ability to define, design, and construct electronics, mechanics, optics, or opto-mechanics systems and components, and to test and evaluate. Good written and oral communication and documentation skills in English. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Must be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with manual transmission.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to work at 14,000 feet and pass a post offer high-altitude medical examination.
POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawaii's and/or business entity's policies and procedures. Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous involvement in astronomical instrumentation including design, software and hardware development, maintenance, and engineering project management. Ability to speak and understand Japanese language.
INQUIRIES: Debbie Guthier 934-5904 (Hawaii).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on "Employment"; select "Apply" and navigate to "See Job Announcements and/or Apply for a Job." You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History, 4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuhhr@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344.
CLOSING DATE: August 31, 2016.
Equal Opportunities Employer – Minorities/Women/Disability/Veteran.
