The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory opportunities listed below are currently open. Please apply separately for each position following the Application Procedure described in the job posting.
Please click the Posting Number for a detailed description.
| Number | Division/Department | Job Description, Grade, Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Posting 22-57 | High Energy Astrophysics | IT Specialist (APPSW), IS-2210, Grades 11 - 13; $77,738- $144,034 per year |
| Posting 22-63 | High Energy Astrophysics | IT Specialist ( Search and Back Office Developer), IS-2210, Grades 11 - 13; $77,738 - $144,034 per year |
| Posting 23-26 | Computation Facility | IT Specialist (Systems Administration), IS-2210, Grades 11-12; $74,129 - $115,510 per year |
| Posting 23-34 | High Energy Astrophysics | IT Specialist (Back Office Developer), IS-2210, Grades 11 - 13; $77,738 - $144,034 per year |
| Posting 23-27 | Science Education Department | IT Specialist (APPSW), IS-2210, Grades 11 - 12; $77,738 - $121,128 per year |
| Posting 23-65A | Central Engineering | Computer Engineer, IS-0854, Grade 9/11; $65,207 to $101,055 annually |
| Posting 23-66 | High Energy Astrophysics | Archive Developer, IS-2210, Grades 11-12; $77,738 - $121,128 per year |
| Posting 23-67 | High Energy Astrophysics | Science Software Developer (IT Specialist), IS-2210, Grades 9-12; $65,207 - $121,128 per year |
| Posting 23-69 | Central Engineering | SMA Director (Supervisory General Engineer), IS-801, Grade 15, $142,397 to $183,500 per year |
| Posting 23-71 | SAO Sponsored Programs and Procurement | Sr. Contract Specialist, IS-1102, Grades 13, 14; $110,798 - $170,205 per year |
| Posting 23-68 | Central Engineering | Computer Engineer, IS-0854, Grade 14/15; $121,243 to $183,500 annually |
| Posting 23-79 | Computation Facility | IT Specialist, IS-2210, Grade 9; $65,207 - $84,766 per year |
| Posting 23-75 | Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences | IT Specialist (Applications Software), IS-2210, Grades 9-12; $65,207-$121,128 annually |
| Posting 23-81 | Director's Office | Advancement Program Specialist (Gift Officer), IS-1001, Grade 12; $93,175 - $121,128 per year* |
| Posting 23-77 | Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences | Astrophysicist, IS-1330, Grade 11; $ $77,738 - $101,055 per year |
| Posting 23-76 | Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences | Astronomer, IS-1330, Grade 12; $93,175 - $121,128 per year |
| Posting 23-84 | Radio and Geoastronomy | Administrative Specialist, IS-0301, Grade 12; $93,175-$121,128 annually |
| Posting 23-58 | Central Engineering | Staff Assistant), IS-0301, Grade 11; $77,738 to $101,055 annually |
| Posting 23-82 | High Energy Astrophysics, Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences, Central Engineering | Summer Hire Program, Grades 3-5; $33,764 - $55,130 per year |
| Posting 23-83 | Optical and Infrared Astronomy | Maintenance Worker, WG-4749, Grade 8; $24.51 to $28.59 per hour |
| Posting 23-86 | Central Engineering | Program Manager, IS-340-13; $110,798 - $144,034 per year |
| Posting 23-85 | Central Engineering | Program Manager, IS-340-15; $154,007 - $183,500 per year |
| Posting 23-87 | Central Engineering | Electronics Technician, IS-0856, Grade 9; $58,049 to $75,461 annually |
| Posting 23-89 | Central Engineering | Mechanical Engineer (Project Engineer), IS-0830, Grade 14; $130,929 - $170,205 annually |
| Posting 23-80 | Science Education Department | Education Specialist, IS-1701, Grade 9; $64,251 - $83,523 annually |