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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - JRID43729

Submitted by Magnolia.Ycasas on Fri, 2012-10-19 18:22
Submission Dates
Post Date: 
November 1, 2012
Archive Date: 
November 30, 2012
Deadline to Apply for Job: 
December 1, 2012
Job Details
Job Category: 
Science Engineering
Institution/Company Name: 
TMT Observatory Corporation - Thirty Meter Telescope
Institution Classification/Type: 
Other
Submission Address for Resumes/CVs
Attention To: 
Eric Williams
Title: 
Telescope Optics Group Leader
Organization: 
TMT Observatory Corporation - Thirty Meter Telescope
Contact Information For Inquiries About Job
Email Address for Inquiries: 
jobs@tmt.org
Related URLs
Related URLs: 
Thirty Meter Telescope
TMT Employment Opportunities
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

 

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TMT Observatory Corporation is a non-profit corporation managing the development and construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, a large optical-infrared telescope to be built on the summit of Mauna Kea on the island of Hawai'i by an international partnership. The Optics Group, part of the TMT Telescope Department, is responsible for the telescope optics, coatings, handling equipment, and diagnostic test instruments. The TMT project office in Pasadena leads and coordinates the work in the U.S. and at partner locations in Canada, China, India, and Japan.

Reporting to the Telescope Optics Group Leader, the Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for managing a major Telescope Optical Sub-system, including working collaboratively with internal staff, contractors, and international partners in China, India, and Japan to develop, fabricate and test the TMT mirrors.
 
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The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will be fully cognizant of and responsible for all aspects of the design and manufacture of the opto-mechanical system, including the following:

  • Design requirements
  • Interface control documents
  • Optical error budgets
  • Tolerance studies
  • Detailed drawings and specifications

The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will perform the following activities on a regular basis:

  • Direct engineers and designers in working to deliver the system
  • Monitor, coordinate and direct activities by international partner institutions & suppliers
  • Utilize SolidWorks to guide and monitor design efforts
  • Review FEA results and direct analysts work
  • Direct and perform Mechanical and Optical analysis and testing
  • Prepare Requests For Proposals (RFPs) and related contract documents
  • Write technical reports
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations
  • Ensure compliance with TMT quality assurance and safety requirements
 
 
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Required Skills
The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer must have strong personal skills, including all of the following:

  • Excellent organization skills
  • Proven leadership ability
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to write clear and concise technical documents
  • A cooperative team-player who strives to make the team successful
  • Ability to multi-task a substantial number of parallel activities
  • Practical problem solving skills
  • Fluency in Japanese, or Chinese, or Hindi language a positive factor.

The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer must have strong technical skills in all of the following areas:

  • Mechanical design and understanding of kinematic principles
  • Understanding of manufacturing and assembly techniques
  • Analytical approach to problem solving
  • Understanding of geometric optics
  • Knowledge of structural mechanics and engineering materials
  • Experienced using Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
  • Knowledge of large-optics fabrication and testing methods a positive factor

The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer must have strong project management skills in all of the following areas:

  • Developing and managing to a schedule
  • Developing and managing to a budget
  • Knowledge of earned-value reporting
  • Supply-chain management
  • Product Assurance knowledge
  • Experienced in technical contract management

Minimum Requirements

  • A degree in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10 years of experience, including some experience in Project Engineering or Project Management
  • The project office is located in Pasadena and residence in the area is required.
  • Experience with large optical telescopes is a positive factor
  • Regular international travel to visit suppliers in China, India and Japan will be necessary in order to fulfill the duties of this position.

     
To be considered for the position, please apply online at www.tmt.org.
 
TMT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.

 

Included Benefits: 

TMT offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including impressive retirement plans.