EARLICOST News | Staff Engineer / Senior Engineer position at the ALOMAR Observatory, Andøya Space
Andøya Space is looking for a dedicated Engineer to join the ALOMAR Observatory at Andøya, Northern Norway.
Located atop the 378-metre-high Ramnan mountain, ALOMAR (Arctic Lidar Observatory for Middle Atmosphere Research) is an advanced research observatory specializing in optical and radar-based remote sensing of the atmosphere. As an Engineer, you will join the Ground-Based Instrumentation department and work with the operation, maintenance, and further development of scientific instrumentation and data collection.
Key responsibilities include operating and maintaining LiDAR, radar, and other scientific instrumentation at ALOMAR; providing technical support to researchers and internal teams; performing quality assurance and post-processing of measurement data; analyzing cal/val data from Earth observation satellites; and preparing scientific and technical reports and research funding applications.
Candidates should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in physics, atmospheric science, engineering, or another relevant field, with proficiency in Python and strong written and verbal communication skills in both Norwegian and English.
Application deadline: 1 November 2026