Smithsonian Institution
Cambridge, MA, USA
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...

