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Keck Observatory operates twin optical and infrared telescopes on Maunakea in Hawaii, which astronomers around the world use for research. It hires software and adaptive optics engineers, summit mechanical engineers and administrative staff, and has offices in Pasadena and Honolulu. The observatory is based in Kamuela, Hawaii, United States.
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Guided by the Wisdom of ʻĀina: Keck at the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
Staff joined conservation leaders from across Hawaiʻi to share, listen, and strengthen relationships rooted in stewardship of place. How do we become better stewards of the places we are privileged to serve? That question brought representatives from W. M
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Youngest Exoplanet Yet Discovered Found Hiding in Keck Observatory Data
Astronomers confirm a giant planet still forming around its young star, offering a rare glimpse into how planetary systems take shape Maunakea, Hawaiʻi -Astronomers have confirmed the youngest exoplanet detected so far, offering a rare glimpse into the ea
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After The Storm: W. M. Keck Observatory Update Following Hurricane Lala
Hurricane Lala passed just south of Hawaiʻi Island over the weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and significant damage to communities across the island. Keck Observatory Staff & 'Ohana Safe We are grateful to report that our staff and th
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids - Why does space have so many planets?
But Why is a project of Vermont Public Join us on a tour of our solar system with John O'Meara, chief scientist at the W.M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii. We'll answer all of your questions about planets! How were the planets in our solar system made? Why ar
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A Wave of Ancient Quasars from the Dawn of the Universe
Keck Observatory and ESA's Euclid mission double the known population, including the two most distant quasars ever found Maunakea, Hawaiʻi - Astronomers using the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island, have confirmed two-thirds (21 of 31) of
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Keck Observatory Welcomes 2026 Akamai Interns Advancing Engineering and Innovation
Kamaʻāina students contribute to cutting-edge observatory systems through hands-on summer projects This summer, the W. M. Keck Observatory is proud to welcome two outstanding students, Edinn Kitagawa and Elizabeth Young, as participants in the renowned Ak
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Astronomers Discover Third Galaxy Without Dark Matter
Findings strengthen evidence for a violent galactic collision that may have separated ordinary matter from dark matter Maunakea, Hawaiʻi - Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island, have discovered the third known galaxy apparen
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Building Hawaiʻi's STEM Future: Meet the First Kamaʻāina Pathways Intern
Keck Observatory is actively seeking matching support to expand the Kamaʻāina Pathways Internship Program, creating more opportunities for Hawaiʻi students to gain hands-on experience and pursue careers in STEM. If you are interested in supporting, please
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Keck Observer and Astrophysicist Alex Filippenko awarded Gruber Cosmology Prize for work on supernovae
Photo courtesy of Christopher Prentiss Michel Observer Alex Filippenko, UC Berkeley's expert on supernovae and black holes, has been named co-recipient of the 2026 Gruber Cosmology Prize. Filippenko shares this honor with Ken'ichi Nomoto of the University
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HPR - Keck Observatory on Maunakea helps uncover the origin of Uranus' rings
Hawaiʻi Public Radio By Maddie Bender Published May 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM HST The rings of the planet Uranus have long baffled scientists because of how different they are. Take two of the rings, named mu and nu: mu is an icy blue, while its sister ring is
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Tech stack
Technologies named in job postings at Keck Observatory over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
12
Postings analysed
5
Stack modernity
73/100
Languages
C++
Python
Bash
MATLAB
Cloud & platforms
Linux
Unix
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Full Keck Observatory tech stack
12 technologies · by team · pay by technology · changes · similar stacks
Salary insights
Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$56k
Typical range
$38k – $250k
Open positions
7
6
Jobs
Intern
50%
Middle
16.7%
Senior
16.7%
Architect
16.7%
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | 3 | $38k | $38k |
| Middle | 1 | $115k | $115k |
| Senior | 1 | $56k | $56k |
| Architect | 1 | $250k | $250k |
Highest paying role
Chief Financial Officer
$250k
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All salaries at Keck Observatory
By role, level and city, against the market · 7 jobs with pay
Growth
Hiring Momentum
51/100
Stable
Open positions
7
0 opened / 3 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
27 days
faster than 49% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~4 hours
Today
Hiring Dynamics
+100%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Backend
30% ▲
Industrial Engineering
20% ▼
Administrative
10% ▲
Finance
10% ▲
Public Policy
10% ▲
Science & Research
10% ▼
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Oct 2026
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Kamuela
United States
HQ
67-1186 Lindsey Rd, Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Pasadena
United States
Regional office
1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91125, United States
Honolulu
United States
Regional office
2465 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI, 96822, United States
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$95k – $115k per year · In office · Full-Time · 3+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree
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