Electronics Engineer (#0081293T)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Manoa - IFA, Pukalani Maui, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Institute for Astronomy
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0081293T
Description
Title: Electronics Engineer

Position Number: 0081293T

Hiring Unit: RES & DEAN OF GRAD DIV, INST FOR AST, INST FOR AST

Location: Institute for Astronomy - Maui Facilities

Date Posted: 10/07/2026

Closing Date: 10/21/2026

Band: B

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: To begin approximately November 2026. Appointments are annually renewable subject to satisfactory performance, program needs, and continued funding.
Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions):

• *Designs, operates, optimizes and supports UH observatories motion control systems, including servomechanism and stepper motor tuning, industrial control systems development (i.e. electro-optic assemblies, detector electronics, computer interfaces, vacuum and cryogenic technology, etc.), implementation and optimization.
• *Tunes on-site systems and troubleshoots instrumentation and observatory hardware problems.
• *Designs, operates, optimizes and supports UH observatories environmental control systems.
• *Manages supply and equipment budgets for ongoing projects.
• *Assists Principal Investigators cost estimates for instrument and infrastructure projects. This position is based on Maui but supports the Institute for Astronomy facilities on Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii Island.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for electronics and servomechanisms; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of motion control, electro-optic, embedded control as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with motion control, electro-optic, embedded control.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and spreadsheet software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

• Knowledge of higher mathematics and statistics applicable to the analysis of servo control systems and problems.
• Ability and willingness to work at high altitudes (up to 14,000 feet).
• Ability to travel occasionally between Maui, Oahu and Hawaii Island.
• Ability to travel independently to various geographic locations in a timely manner. Requirement fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Driver's License (class 3), comparable driver's license or use of means of transportation which meets position needs.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the fabrication, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of low voltage AC power (~208-480V, less than 600V) systems and infrastructure.
• Experience with vacuum and liquid and closed cycle cryogenic cooling systems.
• Experience with ECAD design systems (i.e. Altium, Cadence etc.).
• Experience with printed circuit board design and fabrication.
• Experience with Hardware Description Language (HDL, VHDL, Verilog) and Field Programmable Gate Arrays.
• Knowledge of low noise analog circuit design and high-speed data acquisition.
• Ability to program in a structured language (C, C++, Python).
• Experience with industrial control design and programming, distributed sensing and control (PLC control).
• Experience with control systems through development and build.
• Experience designing low and medium speed control systems and electronic interconnects.
• Experience with the development and fabrication of instrumentation temperature control and monitoring systems, warm and cryogenic mechanism control systems, and warm and cryogenic cabling.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

1. Resume;
2. Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met;
3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and
4. Copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (i.e. social security number, birthdate, etc.) REDACTED.

If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date, please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from the closing date (07/21/2026) to email copies of your transcripts to ifahr@hawaii.edu. Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position.
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Inquiries: Haosheng Lin, Astronomer/Researcher;