Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer for Astronomical Instrumentation
5 days ago
About the Role
Macquarie University is seeking a highly skilled Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join its Australian Astronomical Optics - Macquarie (AAO-MQ) team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering precision opto-mechanical elements of significant scientific instruments for use on international astronomy facilities.
The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline, with deep experience as a specialist technical Mechanical Engineer. They will possess excellent skills in opto-mechanical modelling, analysis, and CAD design, as well as mechanical drawing and the full production lifecycle from manufacture, assembly integration, and test through to commissioning and client handover.
The salary package for this role is estimated to be in the range of $115,030 to $127,995 per annum, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Appointment Type: full-time, 3 years fixed-term. Location: Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.
Responsibilities
- Lead the opto-mechanical engineering design and delivery of projects, from inception and design through fabrication, testing, assembly, commissioning, and handover.
- Be responsible for ensuring the thorough documentation and detailing of all opto-mechanical project elements, including the design, fabrication artefacts, and plans.
- Work closely with relevant Project Managers to ensure the delivery of project artefacts on time, on budget, and to agreed specifications.
- Provide mentoring, advice, and guidance to other engineers in the team and work collaboratively with other AAO teams and international consortium partners to resolve engineering and technical challenges.
- Develop, analyse, and manage specific concepts, systems, and project subsystems and ensure delivery to agreed project timelines.
About You
You will have a passion for analysis for precision mechanical engineering and an enthusiasm for ensuring high-quality product and design documentation. Experience working on telescopes, in vacuum and cryogenic precision instrumentation, FEA, thermal and vibration analysis, and management are highly valued. You are an excellent communicator with a proactive nature, flexible, and you enjoy working individually or working as part of a larger team.
About Us
Over many decades, AAO has established an enviable reputation for its precision engineering capability and expertise within astronomy instrumentation across optical, mechanical, and electronic precision engineering. We are excited to take a significant role in leading and growing Australia's strength in astronomical instrumentation, partnering with the Australian National University and the University of Sydney under the banner of Astralis Instrumentation Consortium.
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