Mechanical Engineer III
$110,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Boulder, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
The Mechanical Engineer III plays a pivotal role in the ngGONG design project, focusing on mechanical engineering design and analysis for telescope and instrumentation subsystems. Responsibilities include solving design problems, translating science requirements into design concepts, preparing engineering documentation, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure manufacturability and quality. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with over 5 years of relevant experience, expertise with 3-D CAD tools, and the ability to conduct mechanical analyses. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the capability to drive technical solutions in a complex engineering environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, including design, analysis, and documentation of complex mechanical subsystems.
- Ability to resolve technical problems by applying engineering and physics principles relevant to mechanical design, including use of 3‐D CAD tools and sound design practices.
- Proficiency with a 3‐D CAD package (such as SolidWorks) for part and assembly modeling and drawing creation, including basic GD&T.
- Experience performing basic mechanical analyses (e.g., hand calculations, simple FEA, or tolerance analysis) to support and justify design decisions.
- Ability to develop conceptual ideas based on requirements and specifications and help transform these concepts into functional, manufacturable hardware.
- Ability to speak and write effectively, including preparation and presentation of technical reports and design documentation.
- Ability to cooperate with and obtain the support of others, working effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Knowledge of technological developments in relevant mechanical engineering fields and the ability to apply them to existing and new assignments.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with large‐scale scientific instrumentation, aerospace, or observatory systems, particularly opto‐mechanical or precision motion systems.
- Working knowledge of materials, fabrication methods (e.g., machining, welding, brazing), and thermal/mechanical behavior for precision applications.
- Hands‐on experience with prototyping, integration, alignment, and testing of mechanical subsystems.
- Familiarity with configuration management, version control, and project documentation systems.
- Experience using FEA tools and/or basic CFD tools to support mechanical design work.
- Experience supporting alignment of opto‐mechanical systems or precision mechanisms, including use of relevant metrology tools.
- Demonstrated growth in technical responsibility and ability to contribute to technical excellence within engineering teams.
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