Supervisory Astronomer

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Smithsonian Institution
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii
• Salary: $64438 – $83774/yr
• Schedule: Full-time - This position supports ongoing scientific observing operations. Work is performed on a rotating schedule that includes evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by observing assignments and operational needs.
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-22
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-02

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Job Summary

This position serves as a Supervisory Astronomer supporting science and test operations at the Submillimeter Array (SMA) balancing direct observational duties—such as operating complex submillimeter radio astronomy instrumentation, monitoring system performance, and ensuring data quality—with comprehensive leadership responsibilities, leading a team of Astronomical Observers, providing technical oversight, conducting performance management, and overseeing training and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Execute observational programs by selecting configurations and operating the SMA, including telescope startup, shutdown, and array setup

Requirements & Education

Please see Qualifications Section for Education Requirements.

Benefits

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.

Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/ Review our benefits

Contact

stephanie.javier@sao.si.edu · 617-495-7074

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $64438 – $83774/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-time - This position supports ongoing scientific observing operations. Work is performed on a rotating schedule that includes evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by observing assignments and operational needs. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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