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    Adaptive Optics Instrument Engineer - Tucson, United States - University of Arizona

    University of Arizona
    University of Arizona Tucson, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Optical Design:
    Will develop optical designs using ZEMAX and other optical software that meet the scientific specifications for astronomical observations.

    The candidate must have extensive knowledge of optical design and how direct input into a design will be used to build and implement an Adaptive Optics Instruments.

    This work will lead to reports, proposals, or publications that will be used to secure funding for building these instruments.


    Optics Ordering:

    Translating the optical design to requirements that will be used to send out to potential vendors for procurement of parts and optics.

    The candidate will need to be able to translate optical design to real world requirements that will make the item build-able and keep cost and schedule down.

    They will will work with vendors and will liaison between the UA procurement and vendors for defining any technical items related to the parts being ordered.


    Mechanical Design:
    Will direct mechanical engineers in how to implement the optical design. Will need extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering to be able to provide direction on how to implement the design.


    Instrument Alignment and Testing:

    Using the Optical and Mechanical design, will both direct and be involved in integrating and testing of instruments being built.

    The candidate must be able to use optical measurement techniques such as interferometers, alignment lasers, and techniques to ensure that the instrument being built is per what was designed.


    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
    Skill in use of MATLAB software.

    Ability to communicate with technicians, engineers in other disciplines, and vendors, to direct mirror processing and ensure very large polishing and grinding machines are having the desired effect in removing glass.

    Ability to communicate with department administration and telescope project representatives (customers), including preparation of formal and informal reports and slide presentations.

    Skill in use of ZEMAX.Skill in use of Solidworks.
    Must have extensive knowledge of optical design and how it will affect the real world outcome. This individual should be able to take a design from the cradle to the grave.
    Must have extensive knowledge of Adaptive Optics and how that pertains to ground and space based telescopes.
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