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 22-65 | Central Engineering | Electronics Engineer, IS-0855, Grades 12, 13; $88,850 to $137,348 annually |
| Posting 22-38 | High Energy Astrophysics | Science Software Developer (IT Specialist), IS-2210, Grades 9 -13; $65,207 - $144,034 annually |
| 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 23-08 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist, IS-1330, Grade 12; $93,175 - $121,128 annually |
| Posting 23-05 | Director's Office | Astrophysicist (ngObservational) GS-1330, Grade 13; $110,798 - $144,034 annually |
| Posting 23-26 | Computation Facility | IT Specialist (Systems Administration), IS-2210, Grades 11-12; $74,129 - $115,510 per year |
| Posting 23-24 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow), IS-1330, Grade 11; $77,738 - $101,055 Annually |
| Posting 23-30 | SAO Sponsored Programs and Procurement | Supervisory Contract Specialist (Sponsored Programs Supervisor) IS-1102, Grade 13; $110,798 - $144,034 per year |
| Posting 23-23 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist (Technical Assistant) IS-1330, Grade 9-11; $64,251 - $101,055 per year |
| Posting 23-19 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | Physicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow), IS-1310, Grade 11, $77,738 - $101,055 per year year |
| Posting 23-28 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | Physical Science Technician, IS-1311, Grade 7; $52,527 - $68,285 per year |
| Posting 23-13 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)-1330, Grade 11; $74,129 - $96,363 per year |
| Posting 23-20 | Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences | Astrophysicist (Technical Assistant) IS 1330, Grade 9; $64,251 - $83,523 per year |
| Posting 23-35 | Central Engineering | Engineering Technician (Mechanical Designer), IS-0802, Grade 11; $77,738 to $101,055 annually |
| Posting 23-34 | High Energy Astrophysics | IT Specialist (Back Office Developer), IS-2210, Grades 11 - 13; $77,738 - $144,034 per year |
| Posting 23-36 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)-1330, Grade 11; $77,738 - $101,055 Per Year |
| Posting 23-31 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist (Technical Assistant) IS 1330, Grade 7; $52,527 - $68,285 per year |
| Posting 23-41 | Central Engineering | Electronics Engineer, IS-0855, Grade 11; $77,738 to $101,055 annually |
| Posting 23-27 | Science Education Department | IT Specialist (APPSW), IS-2210, Grades 11 - 12; $77,738 - $121,128 per year |
| Posting 23-38 | Computation Facility | IT Specialist (Customer Support/System Administration), IS-2210, Grade 9; $65,207 - $84,766 per year |
| Posting 23-37 | SAO Human Resources | Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201, Grade 12; $93,175 to $121,128 annually |
| Posting 23-39 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist, IS-1330, Grades 12 - 14; $93,175 - $170,205 per year |
| Posting 23-48 | SAO Sponsored Programs and Procurement | Purchasing Agent IS-1105, Grades 7-9; $52,527 - $83,523 per year |
| Posting 23-45 | Central Engineering | Mechanical Engineer (Structural/Project Engineer), IS-0830, Grade 14; $130,929 to $170,205 annually |