Project Engineer - 137210

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate a custom-built telescope for precision astrophysical observations.
• Collect, process, and analyze high-precision astrophysical data.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of instrumental calibrations.
• Develop and maintain data reduction pipelines for experiment analysis.
• Interpret scientific results in the context of fundamental physics and cosmology.
• Maintain and operate the POLITE field site and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience/training.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods, particularly in astronomical polarimetry.
• Understanding of laboratory equipment, experimental techniques, and standard research practices.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills to prioritize work assignments effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate and problem-solve effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with CCD/CMOS camera operations, FITS file analysis, and telescope optics.
• Familiarity with The Sky observatory software, camera control systems, and instrument calibration tools.
• Programming experience, particularly in Python and Jupyter, with the ability to install and troubleshoot software.
• Experience performing data quality checks, time-series updates, and data visualization (e.g., generating plots and figures).