[net.jobs] Engineer wanted

ces@noao.UUCP (Central Eng Svs) (08/02/85)

          NATIONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORIES

                 SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

     The National Optical Astronomy Observatories (NOAO)  is
seeking  a  senior  level Mechanical Engineer to work at the
NOAO Headquarters Facility in Tucson, Arizona.  The  job  is
to perform mechanical engineering design of modifications to
existing astronomical facilities which are located at  Cerro
Tololo,  Kitt  Peak,  and  Sacramento  Peak.  The  work will
include thermal and structural analysis and  design  of  new
equipment as well as occasional troubleshooting  of mechani-
cal systems.

     Applicants should have a Master's Degree in  Mechanical
Engineering  plus  at  least  seven  years experience in the
design of mechanical systems.  A Bachelor's Degree and  more
extensive  experience  will  be  considered.   Previous work
experience must include significant thermal  and  structural
analysis  as  well  as  mechanism  design. Experience in the
technical direction of engineers, drafters,  and  mechanical
technicians is desirable.

     The NOAO, which is headquartered  in  Tucson,  Arizona,
operates   Kitt   Peak  National  Observatory  near  Tucson,
Arizona, National  Solar  Observatory  sites  at  Sacramento
Peak,  New  Mexico,  and  on  Kitt Peak, Cerro-Tololo Inter-
american Observatory in Chile and the  Advanced  Development
Program in Tucson.

     The NOAO offers  forefront  technology  challenges,  an
unclassified,  pleasant  workplace,  and a Sunbelt location.
The NOAO is an EEO/AA employer with an  excellent  compensa-
tion and benefits package, including 24 days annual vacation
and, after one year, a fully vested retirement plan.

     Send resume in confidence to:

          Ms. Judy Ruffino
          Personnel Manager
          National Optical Astronomy Observatories
          P.O. Box 26732
          Tucson, AZ, 85726

                       August 2, 1985