Senior Mechanical Engineer – Astronomical Instrumentation

University of Sydney

Sydney

On-site

AUD 113,000 - 123,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Sydney's School of Physics (Camperdown Campus) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Specialist to lead a small engineering team in developing and delivering complex astronomical instrumentation.

You will perform structural, thermal and kinematic analyses, develop assemblies and tests, and produce documentation for reviews and operation manuals, collaborating with scientists and external partners across Astralis.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or diploma in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
Proven CAD design and mechanical drawing production skills.
Experience with structural, thermal and kinematic analysis for precision engineering.
Background in opto-mechanics or mechatronics for scientific instrumentation.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices for technical projects.
Experience collaborating in multi-discipline teams and with external partners.
Delivery experience of astronomical instrumentation for large telescopes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead a small engineering team to develop mechanical designs and drawings for instrument projects.
Perform structural, thermal and kinematic analyses using FEA and other methods.
Develop alignment, assembly and test plans for verification and acceptance of subsystems.
Create technical specifications for procurements and sourcing parts.
Assemble, test and characterize mechanical components of instruments.
Produce documentation for reviews, operation and maintenance manuals.
Own requirements management, interface control, verification and validation, and product assurance.
Collaborate with scientists and external partners across the Astralis network.