R&D Electrical Engineer II

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 15, 2024

R&D Electrical Engineer II
Posting Number	req20615
Department	Steward Observatory
Department Website Link	https://www.as.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The selected candidate will support research in ground and space-based telescopes. They will work closely with mechanical, software, and optical engineers to accomplish the goals of the principal investigator and their program. The Electrical Engineer will apply known electrical engineering theories and principles to design and build electronic systems to support research. This includes designing, fabricating, testing, and implementing electronic hardware to accomplish the goals of the principal investigator. The incumbent evaluates findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes, or to develop applications of findings to new uses. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	With communication and instruction from other engineers, the candidate will define problems as well as design and build electronics to meet requirements. The candidate must use electronic principles to solve electronic requirements. Work will include troubleshooting and solving power resistance to design and build circuits. This may include some simulation using programs such as PSpice. Knowledge of embedded programming is essential in this position. Implement complex high-speed circuit boards over the entire product cycle, including architecture, design, layout, test, and development. Develops firmware and hardware to include building, testing, and improving on firmware and hardware. Manage assembly and fabrication contracts, including electronic parts to assemble boards and working with board houses to get items ordered and built.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$75,540 - $98,201
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	10
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$75540
Grade Range Midpoint	$98201
Grade Range Maximum	$120863
Career Stream and Level	PC2
Job Family	Research Engineering
Job Function	Research
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	10/14/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Manny Montoya so-humanresources@list.arizona.edu
Open Date	9/19/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
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