Smithsonian Institution
Cambridge, MA, USA
Mechanical Engineer (Opto-Design), (IS-0830-13) Application Deadline: 23 January 2026 Department: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cambridge, MA Compensation: $119,355 - $155,164 / year Description OPENING DATE: December 23, 2025 CLOSING DATE: January 23, 2026 TYPE OF POSITION: Trust Indefinite (Non-Federal) DIVISION: Central Engineering LOCATION: Cambridge, MA AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all current Smithsonian employees What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust...

