Mechanical Engineer III

The Mechanical Engineer III is a critical contributor to the success of the Next-Generation Global Observing Network Group (ngGONG) design project, bridging detailed mechanical engineering with system-level observatory performance. The position is responsible for designing and analyzing mechanical subsystems for telescope and instrumentation hardware, ensuring precision, stability, and long-term reliability. The role requires collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, translation of complex scientific and system requirements into practical designs, and coordination of technical problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, including design, analysis, and documentation of complex mechanical subsystems
• Ability to resolve technical problems by applying engineering and physics principles relevant to mechanical design
• Proficiency with a 3-D CAD package (such as SolidWorks) for part and assembly modeling and drawing creation
• Experience performing basic mechanical analyses (e.g., hand calculations, simple FEA, or tolerance analysis) to support and justify design decisions

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan contributions