The University of Arizona's Department of Steward Observatory invites you to apply to the role of Research Engineering Designer/Drafter II. The Research Engineering Designer/Drafter II will apply known mechanical design and drafting theories and principles. They will be responsible for designing, detailing, and building mechanical systems that support research in ground-based and space-based astronomy. This includes designing, drawing, fabricating, and implementing mechanical hardware to accomplish the goals of the principal investigator and their program. The Research Engineering Designer/Drafter II will have an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and SolidWorks. This knowledge is required to support all projects at the University of Arizona.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The duties and responsibilities of the position include:
The minimum qualifications required for the position are:
The position is full-time, with a rate of pay between $25.50 and $31.88 per hour.