Software Engineer, Adaptive Optics Controls

The University of Arizona, United States

Updated: 25 days ago
Location: Tucson, ARIZONA
Job Type: FullTime
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Software Engineer, Adaptive Optics Controls
Posting Number req19191
Department Steward Observatory
Department Website Link https://www.as.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics (CAAO) at Steward Observatory is developing and operating several world class adaptive optics (AO) systems at large telescopes, specifically the Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer (LBTI), the AO system at the MMT, MagAO-X on the Clay Telescope in Chile, and space based projects. GMagAO-X is in development for the planned 25 meter Giant Magellan Telescope.

The selected candidate will help design, implement, and maintain a wide variety of AO instruments for space and ground based telescopes. A key aspect is their implementation of low-latency image processing for real-time feedback control of AO systems. The selected candidate will have a strong background in software control of hardware and proficiency with various aspects of control system engineering.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Using engineering principles, develop requirements and implement software for Adaptive Optics system control.  This software must be able to interface with hardware and have a graphical user interface that allows the manipulation of the complex AO systems. 
  • Will use their understanding of controls engineering, specifically on how it relates to AO systems and the interface to hardware. The controls software must be able to support low latency real time control. This is to include knowledge on how to leverage GPU's to get the low latency real time control.  Work will be used for future AO Systems and must be able to recognize the larger picture.  It will also be used to guide software engineers to produce low latency AO systems.
  • Use ability to write software to be able to test and validate their code with real world hardware. This is to include drivers and API's that interface via serial, network, or any other forms of hardware communication.  The software will need to be robust enough to be deployed to remote mountain sites and space based missions.  In fixing the bugs, the candidate must utilize their in-depth expertise to coordinate with other stakeholders and implement fixes that do not affect the other systems involved.
  • Direction and implementation of software reports and documentation will be needed to be able to develop reports that will be used to update key stakeholders and direction and tasking of items to other engineering disciplines within the project.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of AO and software control of PID loops to control real time control.
  • Must be able to work independently with little direction.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Controls Engineering experience.
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 $99,901 - $129,871
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 12
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 $99901
Grade Range Midpoint $129871
Grade Range Maximum $159847
Career Stream and Level PC3
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
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates [email protected]
Open Date 3/29/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
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