Metrology Chief Engineer, RFC Mirror Lab (Steward Observatory)

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Posting Number req26622 Department Steward Observatory Department Website Link https://astro.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Steward Observatory within the Uni*** College of Science invites you to apply to the role of Metrology Chief Engineer, RFCML (Richard F.

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• and the developmental stage of mirrors throughout the production process.
• You will calculate surface figure aberrations resulting from deviations from ideal force and temperature distributions, and investigate discrepancies in test results that fall outside their modeled error distributions.
• Steward Observatory is both a century-old observatory on the Uni*** campus and one of the University’s oldest research units.
• Founded in 1918, the Observatory brings together students, staff, faculty, engineers, and technicians to explore the universe and share discoveries through world-class research, education, and outreach.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Outstanding U of A
• Systems Development
• Writes, or approves the writing of, procedures for evaluating the efficacy of the metrology systems for conducting the surface figure evaluations.
• Writes, or approves the writing of, complex data analysis code using MATLAB and Zemax to process the data gathered, and to display the results in a way that others can recognize and use for continued production.
• Writes, or approves the writing of, and implements MATLAB code to predict the surface figure effect of force array and temperature deviations from ideal.
• Writes, or approves the writing of, and implements MATLAB code to guide the automated control of hexapods that precisely position the elements of the surface figure evaluations.
• Evaluation Design

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• Following implementation, you will serve as the authoritative expert responsible for verifying the accuracy and fidelity of these complementary evaluations for all stakeholders.
• In addition, you will design and lead interdisciplinary teams of engineers in the development and implementation of complementary optical and infrared light tests that align with sponsors'
• Evaluation Strategy
• Implements a surface figure evaluation strategy for mirrors during production and according to sponsors'
• The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
• Minimum
• a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key

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