Top 35 Entry level astronomy Jobs

Electrical Engineer
Finger Lakes Instrumentation (FLI) —Rochester, NY
- $95,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Telescope Mechanic I
National Radio Astronomy Observatory —Green Bank, WV
- $20.98 - $24.23 an hour
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mechanical Engineer
New Mexico State University —Remote
- $59,965.78 a year
- Weekends as needed
- University
- Associate's degree
- 2 years
Facilities Secretary
Peraton —Fort Irwin, CA
- $24.18 an hour
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Physics Faculty Full-Time, Tenure Track
MACNY's Job Board —Syracuse, NY
- $61,466 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Professional Expert - Tutor (Levels I, II, III, IV) - STEM-MESA
San Bernardino Community College District —San Bernardino, CA
- $17 - $23 an hour
- Remote
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Math
Recreation Specialist
DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION —New York, NY
- $45,986 - $52,873 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Loan forgiveness
Quarterly Part Time Associate Faculty - Astronomy
Cascadia College —Bothell, WA
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Aquatics Specialist
DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION —New York, NY
- $25.17 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Loan forgiveness
Quarterly Part Time Associate Faculty - Natural Science
Cascadia College —Bothell, WA
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lecturer AY - Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Cal Poly Pomona —Pomona, CA
- $5,507 - $15,211 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
US United States Fleet Forces Command —Kittery, ME
- $45,885 - $74,391 a year
- Overtime
- Mechanic experience
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Lecturer AY - Chemistry and Biochemistry
California State University —Pomona, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Corporate Partnerships Specialist, Materials & Physics (optics, electronics, quantum) (Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures)
Johns Hopkins University —Baltimore, MD
- $116,600 - $204,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Office
- Analysis skills
Lecturer AY - Kinesiology and Health Promotion
California State University —Pomona, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Department of Physics and Astronomy Teaching Associate (TA)Pool
California State University —San Bernardino, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Laboratory
- Classroom
Lecturer AY - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Cal Poly Pomona —Pomona, CA
- $5,507 - $15,211 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lecturer AY - Biological Sciences
Cal Poly Pomona —Pomona, CA
- $5,507 - $15,211 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lecturer AY - Biological Sciences
California State University —Pomona, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lecturer AY - Physics and Astronomy
California State University —Pomona, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Electrical Engineer

Finger Lakes Instrumentation (FLI) -
Rochester, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$95,000 - $145,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Digital multimeters
Analog circuit design
Equipment troubleshooting
Schematic development for electrical drafting
Electrical engineering
Microcontrollers
Digital circuit design
Bachelor's degree
Troubleshooting electrical systems
Electrical engineering training
Printed circuit board (PCB) layout
Oscilloscopes
Manufacturing
Logic analyzers
Electrical Engineering
Debugging

Full Job Description

About Us

Finger Lakes Instrumentation (FLI) designs and manufactures high-performance scientific imaging equipment used in astronomy, life sciences, and industrial applications. We are a hands-on, engineering-driven company where design, manufacturing, and testing happen under one roof.

Position Summary

We are seeking a practical, detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and support electronic systems used in precision imaging products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the hardware, collaborating with manufacturing, and owning designs from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop analog and digital circuits for scientific instrumentation
Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation
Perform board bring-up, testing, debugging, and validation
Collaborate with firmware/software engineers on embedded systems integration
Support manufacturing, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Participate in design reviews and maintain engineering change documentation
Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
3+ years of hands-on electrical design experience (or strong entry-level candidate with internships/projects)
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle, KiCad)
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
Understanding of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals

Preferred:

Experience with mixed-signal systems, low-noise design, or imaging/sensor electronics
Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontrollers
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations and regulatory compliance
Exposure to scientific or optical instrumentation

Pay: $95,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

US Citizen

Work Location: In person

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