The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, New Jersey, USA invites applications for an electrical/electronics engineer who will design, operate, and maintain electrical and electronic systems at the Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO) in California and at NJIT in Newark. CSTR is an international leader in solar terrestrial research, and operates BBSO, the Owens Valley Solar Array in California, and the Polar Engineering Development Center (PEDC). BBSO operates the 2nd largest aperture 1.6-meter Goode Solar Telescope (GST) with a diverse suite of instruments. The GST features a state-of-the-art adaptive optics system, and it is a world-class facility for high spatial and temporal resolution solar astronomy in the visible and near infrared. PEDC develops and operates autonomous, sustainable power systems called Automatic Geophysical Observatories (AGO) to support various scientific instruments in Antarctica.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
1) Digital and analog electronics design and troubleshooting with telescope dome control, Galil motion controllers, Arduino, PID close loop control systems, and overcurrent protection electronics.
2) Design and maintenance of data acquisition and telemetry over the internet and/or satellite communications networks such as Iridium satellite link.
3) Design and fabrication of a 100-200 W level battery operated power planform with solar panels and wind turbines for deployment to Antarctica.
4) In-person work, alternating between BSSO in California and NJIT in New Jersey.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
a) Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
b) An ability to work and live at an elevation of 2000 meters.
c) Ability to travel to foreign countries and perform field work in remote locations.
d) Ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods of time (approximately 1-2 months).
The position is anticipated to start in Spring 2024. The successful applicant will work primarily with Drs. Wenda Cao, Hyomin Kim, and Gareth Perry, as well as the other CSTR faculty members and engineers.
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2023. Candidates will need to submit all documents online at https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5366?c=njit, including a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research or work experiences and the names of three professional references. Questions may be directed to Drs. Wenda Cao (wenda.cao@njit.edu) and Hyomin Kim (hmkim@njit.edu).
To build a diverse workforce, NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO employer.