University of Arizona
R&D Mechanical Engineer V
PayCompetitive
LocationTucson/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: req20008
- Acts as the project team’s lead mechanical engineer/analyst providing input to other project team members, namely, optical, electrical, software, systems and control, and integration and testing. Provide guidance to and coordination with other engineers, the mechanical design drafting group, technicians, and other skilled trades. May lead other mechanical engineers both within a particular development project and across various development projects.
- Analyze and designs major mechanical components of projects. Considers cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs in design, such as selection of COTS, materials, and suppliers. May communicate directly with project’s Project Manager and Project Principal Investigator in proposing cost effective solutions through all phases of development. Tracks labor and material resources, requisition of materials, supplies and equipment.
- As a lead mechanical engineer/analyst on a particular project, be responsible to support the design and analysis of the project’s hardware from the design phase through production and delivery. Supports and generates technical reports and presents at formal design reviews.
- Provides support and design checks of other mechanical engineer’s designs and analysis on mechanical systems, components and hardware design using hand calculations, CAD and FEM software.
- Identifies complex operating and design problems and implements solutions. Oversees and or directs fabrication and implementation of mechanical hardware and verifies performance and functionality through testing.
- Knowledge in 2D drawings to be able to communicate with shops to build complex parts.
- Familiar with 3D modeling and CAD software such as SolidWorks and/or Inventor.
- Knowledge with SigFit or equivalent optomechanical analysis software.
- Knowledgeable of NASA, MIL and space industry standards.
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent discipline AND at least 10 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with understanding of complex boundary conditions and modeling techniques.
- Experience with both structural and thermal analysis programs such as Femap/Nastran, ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in engineering with emphasis on structural analysis.
- Experience with space or ground-based telescope and instrumentation analysis and design. Experience analyzing complex optical systems under demanding environmental conditions including random vibration, sine vibration and shock to show compliance with project requirements and industry standards. Nonlinear and multi-physics experience is desired.
- Experience with environmental testing of spacecraft structures with ability to correlate analytical data with test data.
- Experience providing on-site test support is desired.
- Experience with the handling of optical systems. Large optics handling is a plus.
- Hands on experience with integrating, testing, and verification of telescope instrumentation.
- Optical surface fitting, thermo-optical effects, line-of-sight jitter and STOP analysis experience is desired.
- Arizona Professional Engineer license.
R&D Mechanical Engineer V Posting Number req20008 Department Steward Observatory Department Website Link https://www.as.arizona.edu/ Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The selected candidate will apply known mechanical engineering theories and principles in support of the goals of the University of Arizona’s Principal Investigators and their programs. The candidate will support scientific research in ground and space-based instruments and telescopes and will work closely with other engineering disciplines on various development teams. The candidate will be periodically directed in several aspects of the work which includes analysis, concept generation, design, survival and performance trade studies, fabrication, budgetary and detail cost estimations, and product verification. Specifically, the Mechanical Engineer will use CAD, FEM, structural and thermal analysis software to analyze and design components to meet the structural and the thermal requirements in support of space and ground-based telescope and telescope instrumentation missions during the project’s conceptual and preliminary design phases. The candidate will refine concepts and create detailed analyses to support design and fabrication, integration, and testing in the later project phases.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $139,102 - $180,833 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 14 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum $139102 Grade Range Midpoint $180833 Grade Range Maximum $222564 Career Stream and Level PC5 Job Family Research Engineering Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates so-humanresources@list.arizona.edu
Open Date 7/16/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume Special Instructions to Applicant Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.