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