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Mechanical Engineer, Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO),

Job Description

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, Kavli Inst for Astrophysics and Space Research-Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), to play a major role in designing and constructing new high-precision instrumentation that will be used for R&D and improvements to current/future gravitational-wave detectors. Scopes of work may include seismic isolation and suspensions for optical components, thermal compensation systems for interferometer optics, scattered light control, and ultra-high vacuum systems. There will be opportunities to integrate mechanical, optical, electronic, and thermal analysis and design and to play a role in the design and integration of the feedback control systems used to operate the mechanical and optical components of the LIGO detector.  Will oversee and define complex computer models and simulations to evaluate engineering concepts from inception to realization; and interface with a team distributed across LIGO’s four locations - Caltech, MIT, Hanford WA, and Livingston LA).

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Job Requirements:

REQUIRED:  B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field; five years’ relevant experience (may be from industry, a research environment, Ph.D. or M.S. degree, or a combination); experience with finite element analysis using ANSYS, COMSOL, or equivalent software; and excellent organization and time-management skills.  PREFERRED:  M.S.; experience with MATLAB (or its equivalent) for data analysis and simulation; knowledge of industry practices and standards used in drafting, modeling, and design development/revision; knowldege of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, including drawing standard ANSI Y14.5M-1994; one year of SolidWorks experience; experience and engineering expertise with precision opto-mechanics design and construction, ultra-high vacuum systems and low-noise, seismic and vibration isolation systems; and experience with class 100/ISO 5 cleanroom protocols, including working in/maintaining a cleanroom.  Job #22094

This position may be located at MIT in Cambridge, MA, or at Caltech in Pasadena, California.

11/15/22

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