Front End Engineer at IRAM/30-meter telescope Centro/Institution: IRAM seeks a new Front-End(FE) engineer at IRAM/Granada. Reporting to the FE Group team leader, the successful candidate is expected to be co-responsible for the correct operation of existing receivers and associated subsystems, ensuring the seamless conduction of routine observationts at the 30-meter telescope in Pico Veleta. Active participation in relevant activities like telescope surface measuring, monitoring and correction are also required as part of the duties. He/she is also expected to participate in the design, construction and integration of new RF and millimeter wave subsystems and instruments into the 30-meter observatory. Technical assessments, laboratory testing, system checkups and performance reviews, and vendor/third-party interactions are also part of the role. Regular and exceptional on-demand trips to the observatory at nearly 3,000 meters are and off-site daytime on-call service duty -approximately two weekends per month- is required. Required Qualifications:



* University degree in Telecommunication, Electronic engineering or Physics, * Good knowledge and proven experience on low noise high frequency RF or/and millimeter wave systems, * General electronics and electrical systems, * CAD (mechanical) and Simulation SW for RF / microwave, * Measurement techniques in RF / microwave, * Analytical and critical thinking for problem debugging and solving, * Good reporting and documenting abilities, * Good communications skills, as this is of special importance in the multicultural working environment of IRAM, * Ability of working independently as well as in small and multidisciplinary teams, even under pressure. * Good English skills, both written and oral. Interviews will be held in English. * Ability to work at 3,000 meters, as the work might require staying at the observatory during several days, especially during the installation or commissioning of new instruments. * Ability to spe

📌 Front End Engineer at IRAM/30-meter telescope (Granada)
🏢 Sociedad Española De Astronomía
📍 Granada