Adaptive Optics Specialist, Large Binocular Telescope Observatory (Multiple Positions)
University of Arizona
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- Location
- Tucson, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 7 days ago
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About the company
University of Arizona
Higher education · 11 to 50 employees
What you'll do
- Execute nighttime AO operations, set up and check out AO systems, and assist with calibration, characterization, and fine-tuning.
- Diagnose technical issues, assist with hardware repairs, create documentation and procedures, and help commission new equipment.
What you need
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and periodic weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts.
- Must be able to travel to the remote observatory site, work safely at 10,500 feet, perform hands-on maintenance in confined areas, and lift 30–50 lbs.
Key skills
AO systemshardware maintenancework safely
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Execute nighttime AO operations to ensure successful scientific return.Perform setup and checkout of AO systems, and assist with calibration, characterization, and finetuning to ensure consistent peak performance.Diagnose technical issues and assist with on-site hardware repairs at the telescope facility to minimize system downtime.Generate AO system documentation and develop procedures to improve system reliability and team efficiency.Assist with the development and commissioning of new equipment to transition it seamlessly into daily operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including night-time support and periodic weekend, holiday, or on-call shifts. Physical/Environmental Requirements
Ability to travel to the remote observatory site and work safely at an elevation of 10,500 feet.Ability to perform hands-on hardware maintenance at the telescope facility, lifting 30–50 lbs. and working within confined instrument areas.