The Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CCAPS) is seeking candidates to fill a position expected to be available this summer. The successful candidate is expected to support a three to four year project to design, construct, install and commission a 40-beam cryogenically cooled phased array feed system operating at a frequency of 1.4 GHz (20 cm wavelength) intended for use on the 305 m Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to assist in refining the current design of the 1.4 meter diameter dewar and its associated cooled dipole and low noise amplifier arrays, take a leading role in organizing the fabrication and procurement of the dewar, its internal components and the monitor and control system, and assist with testing of the instrument and planning for its installation on the telescope.

Qualifications Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of Experience
  • CAD Design such as Solid Works Required
  • Familiarity with Windows
  • Mac OS X
  • Linux Systems

    • Apply online at:
    https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/Research-Supp-Spec-II_WDR-00015536-1