Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs on research equipment. Installs new or improved electronic instruments. Performs quality checks on telescope systems and research instruments to ensure effective operation for researchers.Designs replacement and upgraded electronics for telescope operations, research instruments, and other infrastructure systems. Collaborates with PIs to understand appropriate improvements to scientific instruments.Creates and maintains documentation for electronic systems applicable to the telescopes and research instrumentation.Coordinates the efforts of the electronics team to ensure the effective operation of telescope systems and research equipment. Coordinates work with other McDonald Observatory teams. Plans and schedules team assignments.Evaluate science needs, in some cases during commissioning periods, and conduct research and development to support new systems consistent with science goals.Supports science operations in the field, evaluating required changes to new and existing research instruments, designing field-expedient solutions in collaboration with PIs, and implementing them promptly to avoid operational interruptions.Troubleshoots electronics systems to determine the cause of deficient operation or failure. Devises new approaches to problems with electronic systems. Assumes responsibility for acceptance or rejection of new systems.Maintains a current knowledge of electronic systems. Develops new skills. Participates in training. Assists in the training of the electronics team members.Performs other related functions as assigned to meet business needs, including configuration change support, event support, etc.