Senior Engineer, Optical Fabrication

Senior Engineer, Optical Fabrication Posting Number req23983 Department Steward Observatory Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights Our mission is to enable cutting-edge discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics by developing, designing, and manufacturing the highest-performance mirrors for use in ground and space telescopes. Our giant, lightweight, honeycomb mirrors are used in leading observatories including the Vera Rubin Observatory, the MMT, and the Large Binocular Telescopes. We’re currently working to enable future capabilities by producing m diameter primary mirror segments for the Giant Magellan Telescope and other programs.

In this role, you will:

Provide technical leadership for grinding and polishing of telescope mirrors up to m in diameter

Be responsible for development of mirror fabrication processes and equipment

Evaluate tes...