Telescope Operator
Ctao
About this role
The CTAO-North Site Telescope Operator role involves commissioning and operating Cherenkov telescopes at the La Palma site, focusing on their performance, data collection, and support for the telescope systems. The position also includes troubleshooting, documentation, and outreach activities, with responsibilities shifting from commissioning to operational management over time.
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About Ctao
ctao.orgCTAO (Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory) is the international organisation delivering the Cherenkov Telescope Array, a next‑generation ground‑based gamma‑ray observatory. The CTAO Central Organisation coordinates the technological development, construction and operation of the array with the support of countries and an intergovernmental partner. CTA will provide a global facility for high‑energy astrophysics—probing cosmic particle accelerators, transient phenomena and searches for dark matter. The observatory serves the international astronomy community through coordinated instrument development, operations and science programmes.
About Ctao
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$71k – $97k
per year