CDL Central Devel Lab CO-OP Student

Position Description: Position SummaryThe Central Development Laboratory (CDL) at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is the largest engineering team in the US dedicated to the development of radio astronomy technology. The CDL is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration and has the mission to develop state-of-the-art technology for use in radio telescopes used by the international scientific communityThe Central Development Laboratory (CDL) at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering and computer science co-op students and interns to work in our design and research teams to develop instrumentation technology for the next generation of radio telescope. Our technology is used on the ALMA millimeter/sub-millimeter wave telescope in Chile the Jansky Very Large Array in New Mexico and in observatories around the world to study exoplanet formation black holes stellar and galaxy formation and evolution and to search for chemical precursors for life in the universe. The selected co-op student(s) will depending on skills and interest work with and learn from experts on our digital design team our millimeter/sub-millimeter receivers team our ALMA front end support team our antennas and electromagnetics team and our spectrum measurement team.. The CDL is the world leader in the application of many technologies used in radio astronomy. Learning objectives for our co-ops and interns are to:Learn industry best practices for engineering design and testingLearn to work on a professional multi-disciplinary teamLearn how engineering supports scientific assignments will depend on knowledge experience and interest and could include:Digital circuit design implementation and programming (Verilog) and circuit design implementation and design and analysis and processing algorithm development and and evaluation of millimeter-wave receivers antennas and electromagnetic designWork EnvironmentAssignment will take place in an indoor lab setting with some outdoor work possible testing equipment. Must be able to work at a computer with detailed and complex textual and numerical information. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Who You Are: You are enrolled in a four-year accredited university and are majoring in electrical engineering or computer science and can participate in an on-site co-op have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies two years must be currently authorized to work in the United Rewards: CompensationThe starting hourly rate of this position is between $17 - $22. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education experience skills competencies other qualifications of the successful candidate as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.**Housing assistance or stipends are not available for this position. Travel reimbursements up to $900 are available for qualifying relocation expenses. For more information about the Charlottesville area please visit Application Instructions: Select the Apply button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement please visit If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process you may submit your request by sending an email to