Solar Telescope Mechanical Engineer – Design & Maintenance

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy; Hawaii; On-site; USD 96,000 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Competitive salary

Job summary

A renowned astronomical research organization in Hawaii seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support and enhance the DKIST facilities and equipment. The roles are available at two levels: Mechanical Engineer II and Mechanical Engineer III, with varying responsibilities and required experience ranging from 1 to 5 years. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, with proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks and project management software. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years for Mechanical Engineer III role with experience in design and project management.
• 1+ year for Mechanical Engineer II role in mechanical engineering.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license preferred for both levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and analysis using CAD modeling.
• Oversee quality assurance and fabrication activities.
• Develop and document test procedures for system performance.

Skills

SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software

MS Office

Mechanical machine components

Project management tools

General fabrication techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

A renowned astronomical research organization in Hawaii seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support and enhance the DKIST facilities and equipment. The roles are available at two levels: Mechanical Engineer II and Mechanical Engineer III, with varying responsibilities and required experience ranging from 1 to 5 years. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, with proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks and project management software. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a collaborative work environment.