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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.
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
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- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Job Type Full-time
- Category Engineers
- Posted Date July 02, 2026
- Application Deadline August 11, 2026