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Instrumentation Integration Engineer - ESO - European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere

No. 26534
Position/Title: Instrumentation Integration Engineer
Institution: ESO - European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere

Submit Resumes To:
Attention: Human Resources
ESO - European Southern Observatory
Karl-Schwarzschild-Str. 2
Garching near Munich, Bavaria 85748
Germany

Tel: +49 89 3200 6865
FAX: +49 89 3200 6497

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Email Submission Address: vacancy@eso.org
Email Inquiries: vacancy@eso.org

The closing date for receipt of applications: 07/31/2010 (Application date has passed)

Job Description:

Applications are invited for the position of an Instrumentation Integration Engineer for the Instrumentation Division at the ESO Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany and Chile.

The main tasks include integration and testing of astronomical instruments and sub-systems both in Garching and Chile, as well as mechanical or opto-mechanical design of instrument sub-systems, and the follow-up of manufacturing contracts. The successful candidate will be initially dedicated to supporting the preparatory work required for the commissioning of the AOF in Paranal in 2014.

The succcessful candidate will spend an initial period of approximately one year at ESO Headquarters in Garching, to become familiar with the AOF project, its sub-systems and integration plans. After this initial period you will be reassigned to ESO in Chile for a period of 3 years to assist with the preparation of one of the VLT telescopes for acceptance of the AOF. Following this, a return to Garching is foreseen to participate in future instrumentation activities for the VLT and E-ELT.

The position requires a diploma or degree in engineering or equivalent, specialising in mechanical or opto-mechanical systems.

You should have a good record in mechanical design and assembly, and experience in the follow-up of mechanical contracts with manufacturers. You should be skilled in CAD systems and have experience in producing manufacturing drawings.

A good command of English is essential and a good knowledge of Spanish highly desirable.

Included Benefits:

No benefits information has been provided by the employer.

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