Optomechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Argus Array will be the first very large optical telescope array and has a field of view encompassing the entire sky at once. As an Engineer for the Argus Array project you will be responsible for the design development and integration of critical components that enable the arrays unique capabilities. Your responsibilities will be refining and integrating Argus systems including both large and small optics and the systems to support them. You will work closely with our team of astronomers telescope-instrumentalists and data scientists to implement and optimize these systems for the worlds largest optical telescope array and the largest digital camera ever built (55 Gigapixels). This position involves both hands-on engineering and working with external vendors. Our project management philosophy emphasizes a small and local team; flat management structure; and a highly-collaborative working environment. We routinely produce prototypes and complex hardware in-house and expect to perform significant hands-on engineering for Argus subsystems. Array deployment sites currently under consideration include mountaintop observatories in North America the Chilean Andes and the Canary Islands. The expected timescale for this position is two years with possibility of extension to further projects. Learn more about the project here:
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Bachelors degree in Civil Mechanical Engineering or related field Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar) Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles Experience with hardware prototyping and testing Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
PhD in engineering or related field Experience with precision motion control systems and their integration Familiarity with camera systems and related software development Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges Enthusiasm for contributing to groundbreaking astronomical research
The Argus Array will be the first very large optical telescope array and has a field of view encompassing the entire sky at once. As an Engineer for the Argus Array project you will be responsible for the design development and integration of critical components that enable the arrays unique capabilities. Your responsibilities will be refining and integrating Argus systems including both large and small optics and the systems to support them. You will work closely with our team of astronomers telescope-instrumentalists and data scientists to implement and optimize these systems for the worlds largest optical telescope array and the largest digital camera ever built (55 Gigapixels). This position involves both hands-on engineering and working with external vendors. Our project management philosophy emphasizes a small and local team; flat management structure; and a highly-collaborative working environment. We routinely produce prototypes and complex hardware in-house and expect to perform significant hands-on engineering for Argus subsystems. Array deployment sites currently under consideration include mountaintop observatories in North America the Chilean Andes and the Canary Islands. The expected timescale for this position is two years with possibility of extension to further projects. Learn more about the project here:
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Bachelors degree in Civil Mechanical Engineering or related field Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar) Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles Experience with hardware prototyping and testing Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
PhD in engineering or related field Experience with precision motion control systems and their integration Familiarity with camera systems and related software development Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges Enthusiasm for contributing to groundbreaking astronomical research
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
