R&D Systems Engineer IV

Position Overview

The candidate must be experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams that have successfully delivered complex, high-precision opto‐mechanical systems. This role involves working on high level documentation, including the Requirements document and all lower‐level requirement documents that establish the baseline design of the subsystem. Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the engineering team professionally both internally and externally to Steward Observatory are essential. A motivated self-starter who can lead teams in resolving technical problems and establishing solution approaches is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with stakeholders and engineering staff to ensure that high and low level requirements and relevant specifications are captured and understood.
• Manage risks associated with building complex astronomical systems, including using risk tables and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Develop V&V (Verification and Validation) and I&T (Integration and Test) plans, ensuring reliability and quality standards meet both high and low level requirements.
• Attend engineering and stakeholder meetings, lead discussions regarding requirements, V&V, and I&T plans, and investigate design and functionality issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems/Industrial Engineering or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in Finite Element Analysis.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $99,901-$129,871
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• Retirement plans
• Access to UA recreation and cultural activities