Mechanical Engineer II – Telescope Systems & Innovation

keck; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks vacation

Employer 8% 403(b)

Tuition assistance (K-12)

Health insurance

Job summary

Keck Observatory seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to join our engineering team supporting one of the world’s most productive astronomical observatories. You will design, analyze, maintain, and improve complex mechanical systems that enable groundbreaking discoveries about our universe.

This role offers a rare chance to work at the intersection of advanced engineering and frontier science, contributing to the performance, reliability, and evolution of Keck’s iconic telescopes and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Design, analyze, maintain, and improve complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, maintain, and improve complex mechanical systems to enable discoveries.

Job description

Keck Observatory seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to join our engineering team supporting one of the world’s most productive astronomical observatories. You will design, analyze, maintain, and improve complex mechanical systems that enable groundbreaking discoveries about our universe.

This role offers a rare chance to work at the intersection of advanced engineering and frontier science, contributing to the performance, reliability, and evolution of Keck’s iconic telescopes and infrastructure.