The National Solar Observatory is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), a consortium of leading universities and research institutions committed to advancing astronomical discovery.
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.
The National Solar Observatory is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), a consortium of leading universities and research institutions committed to advancing astronomical discovery.
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