W. M. Keck Observatory Jobs Hiring Now
W. M. Keck Observatory is hiring for 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in customer support and accounting, with listed salaries up to about $230,000. Migrate Mate updates W. M. Keck Observatory's live openings daily. W. M. Keck Observatory operates a world-renowned astronomical research facility on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, supporting scientific staff, engineers, and operations personnel who keep its telescopes running.
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W. M. Keck Observatory hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 6
- Top team
- Customer Support
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Kamuela
- Salary range
- $95,000–$230,000
Listed salaries for W. M. Keck Observatory roles on Migrate Mate range from about $95,000 to $230,000 per year across 6 open roles, as of July 16, 2026.
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Description
Help Discover New Worlds from One of the World's Leading Observatories
The PRV Operations Scientist serves as a scientific and operational expert supporting high-precision radial velocity observing programs. This scientist will work closely with instrument teams, observing astronomers, and researchers to ensure operational excellence, data quality, and continuous improvement of PRV-related observing capabilities.
Our Mission & Values
At Keck Observatory, our work is driven by a shared commitment to advancing scientific discovery while honoring our responsibility to people, place, and community.
- Stewardship – We care for our people, facilities, environment, and community with integrity and long-term responsibility.
- Service – We prioritize collective impact, supporting one another, the global astronomy community, and our local Hawaiʻi community to achieve shared goals.
- Collaboration & Inclusion – We work across disciplines and perspectives to solve complex challenges and advance discovery together.
- Excellence & Safety – We deliver high-quality work while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish routine checks of PRVI system health and performance at the full system (RVs) and subsystem level. This will include development of software algorithms executed in the PRVI data reduction pipeline to assess various aspects of PRVI data quality.
- Provide continuous monitoring of PRVI system health and performance using automated checks and manual inspections based on a detailed understanding of instrument and subsystem requirements as well as calibration data quality.
- Work closely with the PRVI Instrument Scientists, the PRVI DRP development teams, and the PRVI instrument development teams to take leadership on technical and scientific instrument support.
- Serve as the primary conduit between the instrument/observatory and the PRVI users on technical issues not under the purview of the PRVI Instrument Scientists.
- Provide technical and scientific leadership in instrument maintenance activities, responsive and preventative, for all PRVI subsystems.
- Interact with vendors of PRVI components (e.g., the laser frequency comb) to maintain regular performance within specifications.
- Support PRVI system upgrades that are endorsed by WMKO management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or equivalent degree in astronomy, physics, or engineering; relevant professional experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Experience with high resolution spectroscopic data, data reduction pipelines, and data processing techniques
- Expertise with radial velocity measurement techniques, including precise wavelength calibration and stellar Doppler measurements.
- Expertise in the use of astronomical instrumentation, preferably spectroscopic systems
- Ability to prioritize tasks, plan activities, and meet deadlines
- Microsoft Office Proficiency.
- Ability to effectively deliver impactful presentations to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to interpret complex data, solve problems, and make predictions based on empirical evidence.
- Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis and simulations (e.g., Python, C/C++, IDL, R, Bash/Shell scripting).
- Ability to create or use data processing pipelines to handle large volumes of data, including calibration, cleaning, and extraction of useful information.
- Knowledge of cloud computing and data storage solutions to manage large datasets.
- Ability to write scientific papers and produce technical documentation.
About W. M. Keck Observatory
Description
Help Discover New Worlds from One of the World's Leading Observatories
The PRV Operations Scientist serves as a scientific and operational expert supporting high-precision radial velocity observing programs. This scientist will work closely with instrument teams, observing astronomers, and researchers to ensure operational excellence, data quality, and continuous improvement of PRV-related observing capabilities.
Our Mission & Values
At Keck Observatory, our work is driven by a shared commitment to advancing scientific discovery while honoring our responsibility to people, place, and community.
- Stewardship – We care for our people, facilities, environment, and community with integrity and long-term responsibility.
- Service – We prioritize collective impact, supporting one another, the global astronomy community, and our local Hawaiʻi community to achieve shared goals.
- Collaboration & Inclusion – We work across disciplines and perspectives to solve complex challenges and advance discovery together.
- Excellence & Safety – We deliver high-quality work while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish routine checks of PRVI system health and performance at the full system (RVs) and subsystem level. This will include development of software algorithms executed in the PRVI data reduction pipeline to assess various aspects of PRVI data quality.
- Provide continuous monitoring of PRVI system health and performance using automated checks and manual inspections based on a detailed understanding of instrument and subsystem requirements as well as calibration data quality.
- Work closely with the PRVI Instrument Scientists, the PRVI DRP development teams, and the PRVI instrument development teams to take leadership on technical and scientific instrument support.
- Serve as the primary conduit between the instrument/observatory and the PRVI users on technical issues not under the purview of the PRVI Instrument Scientists.
- Provide technical and scientific leadership in instrument maintenance activities, responsive and preventative, for all PRVI subsystems.
- Interact with vendors of PRVI components (e.g., the laser frequency comb) to maintain regular performance within specifications.
- Support PRVI system upgrades that are endorsed by WMKO management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or equivalent degree in astronomy, physics, or engineering; relevant professional experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Experience with high resolution spectroscopic data, data reduction pipelines, and data processing techniques
- Expertise with radial velocity measurement techniques, including precise wavelength calibration and stellar Doppler measurements.
- Expertise in the use of astronomical instrumentation, preferably spectroscopic systems
- Ability to prioritize tasks, plan activities, and meet deadlines
- Microsoft Office Proficiency.
- Ability to effectively deliver impactful presentations to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to interpret complex data, solve problems, and make predictions based on empirical evidence.
- Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis and simulations (e.g., Python, C/C++, IDL, R, Bash/Shell scripting).
- Ability to create or use data processing pipelines to handle large volumes of data, including calibration, cleaning, and extraction of useful information.
- Knowledge of cloud computing and data storage solutions to manage large datasets.
- Ability to write scientific papers and produce technical documentation.
About W. M. Keck Observatory
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Working at W. M. Keck Observatory
W. M. Keck Observatory's 6 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are customer support, accounting, and business development. W. M. Keck Observatory is an astronomical observatory that operates twin telescopes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, supporting scientific research in astrophysics and related fields. The observatory employs engineers, scientists, and finance and operations professionals to maintain its instruments, manage its programs, and run its business functions. Most W. M. Keck Observatory roles are based in Kamuela and Waimea.
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How many jobs is W. M. Keck Observatory hiring for right now?
W. M. Keck Observatory is hiring for 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in customer support and accounting. Recent openings have included positions in mechanical engineering, finance, and observatory science, reflecting both technical and administrative hiring activity across the organization.
What kinds of roles does W. M. Keck Observatory hire for?
The most active teams are customer support, accounting, and business development. W. M. Keck Observatory hires across engineering, scientific research, and finance and operations functions. Recent postings have included mechanical engineers at multiple experience levels, finance leadership roles such as Controller and CFO, and specialized scientific positions focused on observatory instrumentation and data. Most postings are across all levels.
Are W. M. Keck Observatory jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of W. M. Keck Observatory's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Kamuela. Each W. M. Keck Observatory listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
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What do W. M. Keck Observatory jobs pay?
Listed salaries for W. M. Keck Observatory roles on Migrate Mate range from about $95,000 to $230,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Exact pay is set by W. M. Keck Observatory and shown on each listing.
Does W. M. Keck Observatory hire entry-level?
Most of W. M. Keck Observatory's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual W. M. Keck Observatory listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is W. M. Keck Observatory hiring?
Most W. M. Keck Observatory roles are based in Kamuela and Waimea, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.