Job Opening: Mechanical Engineer, McDonald Observatory

Designs and develops scientific instrumentation and mechanical equipment, often iteratively, including detailed requirements, design, modeling, and analysis, with wide latitude for independent action and decision.Interfaces with project leadership and staff to contribute substantially to the development of design concepts and requirements for new projects. Performs prototypes and supporting analyses and writes reports.Produces fabrication drawings. Places, monitors, and supports fabrication of designed parts in machines and other workshops.Directs, coordinates, or assists, according to assignment, in the assembly, deployment, commissioning, and field support of developed instrumentation and mechanical equipment.Documents projects, and submits technical reports and project results to management. Participate in design reviews and the publication of journal articles as appropriate.Continues development of engineering skill set and identifies new technologies valuable to the instrumentation. Performs other functions as required to support business needs.