Engineer/Architectural Manager
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Argus Array will be the first very large
optical telescope array and has a field of view encompassing the
entire sky at once. As an Engineer for the Argus Array project, you
will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of
critical components that enable the array’s unique capabilities.
The position’s responsibilities will be designing, refining,
integrating and managing the construction of Argus systems
including the overall building systems, the cupola window and
associated electromechanical systems, and other components of the
telescope. You will work closely with our team of astronomers,
telescope-instrumentalists, and data scientists to implement and
optimize these systems for the world’s largest optical telescope
array and the largest digital camera ever built; there are also
potential mentorship roles for graduate and undergraduate student
teams. This position involves both hands-on engineering and working
with external vendors, including responsibility for on-site
decision making during key parts of the construction process. Our
project management philosophy emphasizes a small and local team;
flat management structure; and a highly-collaborative working
environment. We routinely produce prototypes and complex hardware
in-house, and expect to perform significant hands-on engineering
for Argus subsystems. This position includes spending time at the
telescope construction site, with responsibility for on-site
decision making as needed. The expected timescale for this position
is two years, with possibility of extension to further projects.
Learn more about the project here: http://www.argusscience.org
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Bachelor’s
degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or PhD in
engineering or related field Proficiency with CAD software (e.g.,
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) Strong foundation in mechanical
engineering principles Experience with hardware prototyping and
testing Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team
environment Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Licensed engineer or ability to become licensed within states in
the US SouthWest Familiarity with rapid prototyping of complete
systems at a range of scales Familiarity with working with students
to develop hardware systems Familiarity with field deployments of
scientific instruments Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new
technologies and challenges Enthusiasm for contributing to
groundbreaking astronomical research
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem , Engineer/Architectural Manager, Engineering , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
