2 commissioning engineer jobs found in Cambridge, MA

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...

Opto Mechanical Design Engineer , (IS-0830-14) Application Deadline: 19 December 2025 Department: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cambridge, MA Compensation: $141,041 - $183,353 / year Description OPENING DATE: October 30, 2025 CLOSING DATE: December 19, 2025 TYPE OF POSITION: Trust Indefinite (Non-Federal) DIVISION: Central Engineering LOCATION: Cambridge, MA AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position requires access to export-controlled work. The candidate must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, approved asylee, or refugee) or a national of a country eligible to be approved for an export license who is eligible to work in the US. Candidate must reside within the local commuting area of Cambridge, MA. Two positions may be filled from this announcement. What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the...