New Mexico State University · 20 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expNew Mexico State University is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Department of Astronomy at the Apache Point Observatory. The role involves daily engineering support of telescope operations, maintenance, and repairs, along with leading engineering activities and supervising staff to improve facilities.
EducationHigher EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities
Responsibilities
Responsible for the ARC 3.5m Telescope, instruments, and participates as a member of the 3.5m Engineering team
Daily engineering support of telescope and instrument operations, maintenance and repairs
Lead and perform summer engineering activities and preventative maintenance or equipment, optics and instrumentation
Identify engineering upgrades and improvements including CAD design, modeling and coordinating with manufacturing or machinists
Supervise engineering staff to maintain and improve facilities
Document and archive all mechanical, optical and electronic models, drawings, assemblies as well as creating procedures, reviewing design reviews and leading schedules, participating in meetings and regular reporting to the Director of Operations
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience
Company
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University is an education institution offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.39MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASA
2023-11-15Grant· $0.9M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
2023-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
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CEO
Luke Nogales
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