GMTO

Engineer

• Work with the Science Instruments Manager in guiding the instrument program for GMT
• Serve as the technical point of contact between instrument groups and the Project Office
• Assist with preparing Requests for Proposals, statements of work, technical specifications, and other instrument-development contract documents
• Monitor technical progress of instrument teams through regular progress meetings and reviews
• Monitor instrument assembly, integration, and testing at partner institutions and the telescope
• Prepare and deliver presentations at technical reviews and conferences
• Evaluate cost and schedule estimates for technical feasibility
• Assist instrument teams in assessing telescope performance, maintenance strategies, and operational strategies
• Assist instrument and GMT teams in specifying and developing interfaces
• Support preparation of integration, test, and commissioning plans with instrumentation teams and other GMT systems
• Write reports and proposals related to instrument development
• Present to the GMT Science Advisory Committee, at conferences, and at project reviews
• Monitor contracted work and help standardize engineering solutions between instruments

Scientific Instrumentation Engineer

Accountant

• Prepare, process and maintain vendor invoices, expense reports, and credit card reconciliation reports
• Review billing information, match invoices to Purchase Orders or Contracts, and verify General Ledger Account and Work Breakdown Structure codes
• Report or resolve billing discrepancies
• Assist with payables-related employee inquiries and escalate issues as appropriate
• Assist in maintaining and processing semi-monthly payroll by reviewing timecards and entering journal entry data
• Maintain accurate payroll records and assist with payroll-related reporting
• Assist with payroll-related employee inquiries and escalate issues as appropriate
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial close and annual audits
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial, payroll, and employee information
• Participate in special projects and analyses
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational webinars or workshops
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to team efficiency

Scientific Instrumentation Engineer

Staff Accountant