10-meter South Pole Telescope Winter-Over
Core
Hands-on maintenance and operation of the 10-meter South Pole Telescope (SPT) at the NSF Amundsen-Scott South Pole research station, including preliminary analysis of astronomical data.
Role type
Field technician / Instrument operator
Builds
Operational status of the SPT telescope and its data pipeline
Domain
Astronomy & Astrophysics / Cryogenic systems / Remote field operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vocational training or equivalent experience, 2-5 years of work experience in related discipline, knowledge of mechanical systems, cryogenic systems, radio electronics, analog and digital electronics
Preferred skills
B.S. in Physics or Engineering with research component, remote-field work experience on telescopes, experience with servo systems, ability to work in harsh remote environments, self-motivation, structured logical thinking under pressure
Technologies
Cryogenic refrigeration systems, electrical and mechanical assemblies, power tools, computer systems, electronic instruments
Responsibilities
Assemble and set up scientific equipment, maintain cryogenic refrigeration systems, test and integrate electrical and mechanical assemblies, operate machines and power tools, collect and enter data, assist in data analysis and report preparation, provide technical support for research projects
Seniority
Mid-level Individual Contributor
