Senior Engineer, Optical Fabrication

Senior Engineer, Optical Fabrication

Our mission is to enable cutting-edge discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics by developing, designing, and manufacturing the highest-performance mirrors for use in ground and space telescopes. Our giant, lightweight, honeycomb mirrors are used in leading observatories including the Vera Rubin Observatory, the MMT, and the Large Binocular Telescopes. We're currently working to enable future capabilities by producing 8.4 m diameter primary mirror segments for the Giant Magellan Telescope and other programs.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical leadership for grinding and polishing of telescope mirrors up to 8.4 m in diameter
• Be responsible for development of mirror fabrication processes and equipment
• Evaluate test data to demonstrate that each mirror satisfies its requirements, and present results to Steward Observatory leadership and customers
• Serve as the Mirror Lab authority for verifying the fidelity of surface evaluations for all stakeholders

You'll need:

• A master's degree in engineering or science relevant to optical engineering, plus 10 years of experience in optical fabrication; or equivalent combination of education and work experience

You'll want to have:

• Experience that includes significant research and development as well as production
• Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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