I just recieved this email because i belong to an ametuer astronomy club. I have no other knowledge of this position.
Sorry for the formatting, i just copied/pasted from the email. If you would rather have the attached formatted pdf, pm me your email addy.
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The Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET) at McDonald Observatory part of the
University of Texas at Austin has an immediate opening for a qualified
mechanical engineer.
McDonald Observatory is looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to
work at the Hobby-
Eberly Telescope facility in the mountains of West Texas. The
Hobby-Eberly Telescope, at
McDonald Observatory is part of The University of Texas at Austin and is
the 4th largest
telescope in the world. If you have had practical hands-on experience in
an operational
environment and good analytical skills, you may be qualified for this
position. The job entails
working with large leadscrew-driven electromechanical systems with
6-axis placement accuracy
to the micron level within a 4m x 4m x 0.3m volume. Sustaining ancillary
systems required to
support the telescope would also be in your job description. The job
applicant must have the
skills necessary to keep this state of the art facility operating
continuously through out the year.
The job requirements include: Analysis of performance of research
telescope facility subsystems.
Identify performance shortfalls & develop solutions to address these
deficiencies. Propose, plan,
schedule, & coordinate the completion of these projects. Develop new
designs and approaches to
modify original research equipment, and direct and assist in the
fabrication of these custom
designs. Develop and revise documentation for HET mechanical systems.
Maintain engineering
design drawings and documentation along with technical and
administrative personnel.
Job qualifications include: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering with four
years of experience in
mechanical engineering, experience maintaining electro-mechanical,
pneumatic systems, HVAC
systems and emergency generators, experience with fabrication tools and
techniques, experience
with mechanical design and analysis software.
On site housing is available within a community of about 30 employees
located approximately 1
mile from the 6500ft mountain peak on which the telescope sits. The
option is also available to
live locally within the area. The local towns of Fort Davis, Alpine and
Marfa offer a diverse
flavor and a real sense of community. Also within commuting distance is
Sul Ross University, a
4 year college with various degree plans.
The University of Texas offers competitive benefits with good health
care and retirement plans.
To apply, and for a complete job description please visit
http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/
and refer to job #060928014209. The University of Texas at Austin is an
equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer . This is a security sensitive
position; Conviction
verification conducted on applicant selected.
George Damm
Electrical Engineer
U.T. McDonald Observatory, H.E.T.
HC 75, Box 1337-MCD
Fort Davis, TX 79734
432-426-3693
gdamm@REMOVEastro.as.utexas.edu