Argus Array Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 40 - 57
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Argus Array is a new type of large telescope it covers the entire sky in every image and will be the first very large optical telescope array. As a Mechanical Engineer for the Argus Array project you will contribute to the design development and integration of critical mechanical components that enable the arrays unique capabilities. Your responsibilities will be refining and integrating Argus mechanical systems including both large and small mechanical systems and interfaces to the Arrays optic systems. You will work closely with our team of astronomers telescope-instrumentalists engineers 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 for specialized optical assemblies and protection systems helping transform prototypes into production-ready components for the full-scale Argus Array. 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 are performing significant hands-on engineering for Argus subsystems. The expected timescale for this project is two years with possibility of extension to further projects. Learn more about the project here:
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Optical Engineering or related field Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Fusion AutoCAD or similar) Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and optical systems Experience with hardware prototyping and testing Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in optical or mechanical engineering Experience performing detailed FEA simulation of mechanical systems Experience with precision motion control systems and their integration Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges Enthusiasm for contributing to groundbreaking astronomical research
The Argus Array is a new type of large telescope it covers the entire sky in every image and will be the first very large optical telescope array. As a Mechanical Engineer for the Argus Array project you will contribute to the design development and integration of critical mechanical components that enable the arrays unique capabilities. Your responsibilities will be refining and integrating Argus mechanical systems including both large and small mechanical systems and interfaces to the Arrays optic systems. You will work closely with our team of astronomers telescope-instrumentalists engineers 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 for specialized optical assemblies and protection systems helping transform prototypes into production-ready components for the full-scale Argus Array. 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 are performing significant hands-on engineering for Argus subsystems. The expected timescale for this project is two years with possibility of extension to further projects. Learn more about the project here:
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Optical Engineering or related field Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Fusion AutoCAD or similar) Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and optical systems Experience with hardware prototyping and testing Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in optical or mechanical engineering Experience performing detailed FEA simulation of mechanical systems Experience with precision motion control systems and their integration Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges Enthusiasm for contributing to groundbreaking astronomical research
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
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
