UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Research Engineering Electronics Technician II, Steward Observatory
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Research Engineering Electronics Technician II, Steward Observatory
Position Highlights: The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory invites you to apply to the role of Research Engineering Electronics Technician II. This position will assist Engineers in designing and supporting the build of Optical Ground based Telescopes and future Space projects. The Technician will assist other Engineers and Technicians in the department from start to finish of projects assigned to the shop, including electronic board layout and providing parts lists for circuit boards, building harnesses and documenting cables. Must have experience with running a reflow oven and stencil setup for circuit boards.
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
Provides support to UofA Engineer and Technicians by building circuit boards and cable harnesses for telescopes as requested.
Able to read drawings for Electronic Control panels and assemble these with quality workmanship.
Order parts from Bill of Materials (BOMs) and support the interface with vendors.
Fabricate enclosures for Power and Control telescope systems, including debugging and installation.
Use hand tools such as wire strippers and crimpers.
Solder surface mount parts on boards that include small pitch components and thru‑hole connectors with a high level of proficiency.
Maintain material and safety documents for the lab, and assist Engineering Staff with test instruments and tools for debugging circuit boards, panels and harnesses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skilled at using hand tools such as wire strippers and crimpers.
Able to set up a reflow oven for circuit board fabrication and stencil setup for applying solder paste to boards.
Able to solder surface mount parts on circuit boards and use a multimeter to debug circuits.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Must have experience with running a reflow oven and stencil setup for circuit boards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in operation of reflow ovens including stencil setup for electronic boards.
2 year Technical Electronic degree.
FLSA Non‑Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $22.77 - $28.46
Compensation Type Hourly rate
Grade 6
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 represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. 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.
Career Stream and Level OC2
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 2/2/2026
Contact Information for Candidates Dave Beaty rdbeaty@arizona.edu
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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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 its innovative work‑life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please
click here .
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides support to UofA Engineer and Technicians by building circuit boards and cable harnesses for telescopes as requested.
Able to read drawings for Electronic Control panels and assemble these with quality workmanship.
Order parts from Bill of Materials (BOMs) and support the interface with vendors.
Fabricate enclosures for Power and Control telescope systems, including debugging and installation.
Use hand tools such as wire strippers and crimpers.
Solder surface mount parts on boards that include small pitch components and thru‑hole connectors with a high level of proficiency.
Maintain material and safety documents for the lab, and assist Engineering Staff with test instruments and tools for debugging circuit boards, panels and harnesses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skilled at using hand tools such as wire strippers and crimpers.
Able to set up a reflow oven for circuit board fabrication and stencil setup for applying solder paste to boards.
Able to solder surface mount parts on circuit boards and use a multimeter to debug circuits.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Must have experience with running a reflow oven and stencil setup for circuit boards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in operation of reflow ovens including stencil setup for electronic boards.
2 year Technical Electronic degree.
FLSA Non‑Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $22.77 - $28.46
Compensation Type Hourly rate
Grade 6
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 represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. 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.
Career Stream and Level OC2
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 2/2/2026
Contact Information for Candidates Dave Beaty rdbeaty@arizona.edu
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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