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Optical Designer (0346U), Space Sciences Laboratory - 80181
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Optical Designer (0346U), Space Sciences Laboratory - 80181
Position summary provided by the Space Sciences Laboratory at UC Berkeley. This role requires an opto-mechanical engineer with experience designing opto-mechanical systems (spectrographs, cameras, spaceflight mechanisms such as filter wheels) and assembling spaceflight optics into mounts. Experience developing and assembling mounts for optical elements up to 1 meter in diameter is preferred.
Overview The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) is an Organized Research Unit of the Berkeley campus. SSL focuses on experiments and observations carried out in space as well as theoretical and basic research in space-related sciences. The department collaborates with Berkeley faculty, SSL Senior Fellows, investigators, contractors and Campus staff to meet science requirements while maintaining engineering integrity.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of CAD-based opto-mechanical studies for proposals and implementation for UV Imagers.
Lead the overall opto-mechanical effort, including mirror mount design/analysis, primary structure design, and oversight of opto-mechanical mechanisms.
Collaborate with optical engineers to ensure designs follow fabrication guidelines and can be assembled and aligned within project schedules.
Plan, organize and supervise lower-level engineers and technical staff engaged in design, construction and testing of space flight instruments.
Develop plans and procedures to assemble precision opto-mechanical systems.
Provide systems engineering to ensure effective design and integration of all components and engineering fields such as optomechanical.
Ensure opto-mechanical design supports optical requirements and can achieve desired performance specifications.
Develop detailed drawings and specifications for optics, optical assemblies, metering structures, and opto-mechanical mechanisms.
Work with optical engineers and vendors to obtain optimal solutions.
Coordinate activities across multiple sub-specialties of Aerospace Engineering or related engineering fields.
Lead the mechanical assembly and integration of spaceflight instruments or large ground-based instruments (>$20M).
Manage relationships with investigators, contractors, and Campus staff to accomplish research objectives.
Collaborate with project management to meet technical requirements within schedule and budget; revise design and verification as needed; provide design/verification data for spacecraft integration.
May lead a team of lower-level professional engineers and technicians.
Required Qualifications
Advanced skills in planning, development, and construction of space systems, including one successful complex space instrument from concept development through launch.
Experience leading an opto-mechanical design effort from concept definition to component delivery.
Advanced knowledge of mechanical CAD (SolidWorks) and finite element analysis (FEA).
Experience designing and analyzing optical mounts for vibration, shock, and thermal environments and assessing optical performance (wavefront error, STOP, etc.).
Experience with Optical design software such as Zemax OpticStudio or Code V.
Advanced systems knowledge to integrate multiple engineering fields.
Experience in mechanical integration of a space flight instrument or facility-class ground-based instrument.
Project management skills including organization, planning, quality assurance, contamination control and scheduling.
Experience supervising staff and setting work objectives.
Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience planning, development, and construction of space systems for UV region instruments.
Experience supporting NASA Explorers class missions or facility-class instruments for large ground-based observatories.
Post-graduate coursework in related areas.
Salary & Benefits The compensation range and benefits are described on UC Berkeley’s Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $180,000.00 - $230,000.00. The full range for this classification is $138,200.00 - $271,200.00. This is an exempt monthly-paid position.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information This is not a visa opportunity. This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Overview The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) is an Organized Research Unit of the Berkeley campus. SSL focuses on experiments and observations carried out in space as well as theoretical and basic research in space-related sciences. The department collaborates with Berkeley faculty, SSL Senior Fellows, investigators, contractors and Campus staff to meet science requirements while maintaining engineering integrity.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of CAD-based opto-mechanical studies for proposals and implementation for UV Imagers.
Lead the overall opto-mechanical effort, including mirror mount design/analysis, primary structure design, and oversight of opto-mechanical mechanisms.
Collaborate with optical engineers to ensure designs follow fabrication guidelines and can be assembled and aligned within project schedules.
Plan, organize and supervise lower-level engineers and technical staff engaged in design, construction and testing of space flight instruments.
Develop plans and procedures to assemble precision opto-mechanical systems.
Provide systems engineering to ensure effective design and integration of all components and engineering fields such as optomechanical.
Ensure opto-mechanical design supports optical requirements and can achieve desired performance specifications.
Develop detailed drawings and specifications for optics, optical assemblies, metering structures, and opto-mechanical mechanisms.
Work with optical engineers and vendors to obtain optimal solutions.
Coordinate activities across multiple sub-specialties of Aerospace Engineering or related engineering fields.
Lead the mechanical assembly and integration of spaceflight instruments or large ground-based instruments (>$20M).
Manage relationships with investigators, contractors, and Campus staff to accomplish research objectives.
Collaborate with project management to meet technical requirements within schedule and budget; revise design and verification as needed; provide design/verification data for spacecraft integration.
May lead a team of lower-level professional engineers and technicians.
Required Qualifications
Advanced skills in planning, development, and construction of space systems, including one successful complex space instrument from concept development through launch.
Experience leading an opto-mechanical design effort from concept definition to component delivery.
Advanced knowledge of mechanical CAD (SolidWorks) and finite element analysis (FEA).
Experience designing and analyzing optical mounts for vibration, shock, and thermal environments and assessing optical performance (wavefront error, STOP, etc.).
Experience with Optical design software such as Zemax OpticStudio or Code V.
Advanced systems knowledge to integrate multiple engineering fields.
Experience in mechanical integration of a space flight instrument or facility-class ground-based instrument.
Project management skills including organization, planning, quality assurance, contamination control and scheduling.
Experience supervising staff and setting work objectives.
Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience planning, development, and construction of space systems for UV region instruments.
Experience supporting NASA Explorers class missions or facility-class instruments for large ground-based observatories.
Post-graduate coursework in related areas.
Salary & Benefits The compensation range and benefits are described on UC Berkeley’s Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $180,000.00 - $230,000.00. The full range for this classification is $138,200.00 - $271,200.00. This is an exempt monthly-paid position.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information This is not a visa opportunity. This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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