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Precision Opto-Mechanical Engineer

1 month ago


North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Macquarie University Full time

About Us

Macquarie University, a leader in astronomical instrumentation, seeks a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its esteemed team at the Australian Astronomical Optics - Macquarie (AAO-MQ). With over four decades of precision engineering expertise, AAO has earned a reputation for excellence in optics, mechanics, and electronics.

Job Description

  • Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the opto-mechanical design and delivery of projects from inception to handover, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality results. You will work closely with Project Managers to ensure project artefacts meet specifications and deadlines.
  • Mentorship and Collaboration: Provide guidance and advice to junior engineers, collaborate with international partners, and contribute to resolving technical challenges.
  • Project Management: Develop and manage concepts, systems, and project subsystems, delivering results on agreed timelines.

About You

We seek an experienced mechanical engineer with a Master's or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Your extensive knowledge of opto-mechanical modelling, CAD design, mechanical drawing, and production lifecycle is essential. Experience working on telescopes, vacuum, and cryogenic precision instrumentation, FEA, thermal analysis, and Zemax optical analysis is highly valued.

Salary Package: The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package ranging from $115,030 to $127,995 per annum, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Location: This position is based at the Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde.