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SAO Employment Opportunities

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 22-63 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 23-67 High Energy Astrophysics Science Software Developer (IT Specialist), IS-2210, Grades 9-12; $65,207 - $121,128 per year
Posting 23-66 High Energy Astrophysics Archive Developer, IS-2210, Grades 11-12; $77,738 - $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 23-68 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 23-84 Radio and Geoastronomy Administrative Specialist, IS-0301, Grade 12; $93,175-$121,128 annually
Posting 23-76 Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences Astronomer, IS-1330, Grade 12; $93,175 - $121,128 per year
Posting 23-58 Central Engineering Staff Assistant), IS-0301, Grade 11; $77,738 to $101,055 annually
Posting 23-85 Central Engineering Program Manager, IS-340-15; $154,007 - $183,500 per year
Posting 23-86 Central Engineering Program Manager, IS-340-13; $110,798 - $144,034 per year
Posting 23-83 Optical and Infrared Astronomy Maintenance Worker, WG-4749, Grade 8; $25.68 to $29.95 per hour
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
Posting 23-88 Central Engineering Mechanical Engineer, IS-0830, Grade 13; $110,798 to $144,034 annually
Posting 23-91 SAO Sponsored Programs and Procurement Grant Management Specialist, IS-1109, Grade9; $64,251 - $83,523 per year
Posting 23-90 SAO Human Resources Human Resources Specialist, IS-0201, Grades 11, 12; $77,738 - $11,128 annually
Posting 23-97 Optical and Infrared Astronomy Maintenance Worker, WG-4749, Grade 8; $25.68 to $29.95 per hour