University of Washington · 13 hours ago
Research Scientist/Engineer 2 (E S UAW Research)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $114K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Washington (UW) Astronomy Department is seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer 2 for the design, development, construction, and testing of space-based and ground-based instrumentation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Apache Point Observatory and participate in the deployment and commissioning of hardware and software for various instrument projects.
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Responsibilities
External optomechanical design work with collaborators and vendors (partial and full instrument systems, from fiber handling to spectrograph channels) (25%)
Design and assembly work for Apache Point Observatory. Includes fiber optics, bulk optics, and infrastructure support (electrical, ventilation, etc.), as well as optomechanical system design and building. (50%)
Either extended APO work (with Ocotillo, an optical spectrograph for the 3.5m telescope) or design work for upcoming projects (ultraviolet or optical designs and their support systems - electrical and mechanical) (25%)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Astronomy, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering)
2 years of relevant experience included industry work in optical or mechanical design as well as work at an astronomical observatory in a technical capacity
Fluency with Unix systems, and at least one programming language
Fluency with at least one CAD program (Solidworks, Autocad, etc)
Ability to solve technical problems independently and creatively
Ability to speak and write effectively, including the writing of technical proposals and reports
Ability to communicate and cooperate with others
Familiarity with systems engineering approaches, project scheduling, and budgeting
Preferred
Familiarity with astronomical observations
Electrical Engineering experience with low-level controllers, embedded systems, programmable logic controllers, etc
Familiarity with Zemax or other optical design tools
Familiarity with data tools and methods
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Company
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