Location
san pedro de atacama
Posted
June 07, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, highly capable, and detail-oriented Telescope Assembly Technician, Lead to join the Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy Division (PMA) in support of the reassembly and refurbishment of the Leighton Telescope. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership capability, sound judgment, and advanced problem-solving skills in a dynamic, field-based environment. This role is responsible for overseeing and executing mechanical assembly and subsystem integration while coordinating day-to-day field operations. The Lead Technician provides technical direction to technicians and contractors, ensur...