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Mechanical Engineer (La Serena)

Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy
Location 📍 la serena, Chile
Posted 📅 June 22, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

NSF’s NOIRLab is the preeminent US national center for ground-based, nighttime optical and infrared astronomy. NOIRLab is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which operates as a matrix organization, providing services across a range of programs: Gemini, Rubin, MSO (CTIO and KPNO), and CSDC; with facilities in three geographic locations: Arizona, Chile and Hawai’i. The mission of NOIRLab is to enable breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics by developing and operating state-of-the-art ground-based observatories and providing data products and services for a diverse and inclusive community.

A Mechanical Engineer designs and develops technical solutions for telescopes and support services in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.

A Mechanical Engineer works closely with other mechanical, electrical, optical and software engineers and technicians, project managers, scientists and telescope operators to solve technical problem...

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Job Details

Employment Type
Full-time
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Category
Other-General
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
la serena, Chile