Engineer/Architectural Manager
About The Position
The Argus Array will be the first very large optical telescope array and has a field of view encompassing the entire sky at once. As an Engineer for the Argus Array project, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of critical components that enable the array's unique capabilities. The position's responsibilities will be designing, refining, integrating and managing the construction of Argus systems including the overall building systems, the cupola window and associated electromechanical systems, and other components of the telescope. You will work closely with our team of astronomers, telescope-instrumentalists, and data scientists to implement and optimize these systems for the world's largest optical telescope array and the largest digital camera ever built; there are also potential mentorship roles for graduate and undergraduate student teams. This position involves both hands-on engineering and working with external vendors, including responsibility for on-site decision making during key parts of the construction process. Our project management philosophy emphasizes a small and local team; flat management structure; and a highly-collaborative working environment. We routinely produce prototypes and complex hardware in-house, and expect to perform significant hands-on engineering for Argus subsystems. This position includes spending time at the telescope construction site, with responsibility for on-site decision making as needed. The expected timescale for this position is two years, with possibility of extension to further projects. Learn more about the project here: http://www.argusscience.org
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or PhD in engineering or related field
- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles
- Experience with hardware prototyping and testing
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Nice To Haves
- Licensed engineer or ability to become licensed within states in the US SouthWest
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping of complete systems at a range of scales
- Familiarity with working with students to develop hardware systems
- Familiarity with field deployments of scientific instruments
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges
- Enthusiasm for contributing to groundbreaking astronomical research
Responsibilities
- designing, refining, integrating and managing the construction of Argus systems including the overall building systems, the cupola window and associated electromechanical systems, and other components of the telescope
- implement and optimize these systems for the world's largest optical telescope array and the largest digital camera ever built
- hands-on engineering
- working with external vendors
- on-site decision making during key parts of the construction process
- mentorship roles for graduate and undergraduate student teams
Benefits
- University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
- UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
