4 2027 summer intern jobs found in Tucson

Research Engineer, Fabrication Posting Number req26747 Department James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci Department Website Link Wyant College of Optical Sciences Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Research Fabrication Engineer will lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of precision fabrication processes for mechanical and optical components used in research instrumentation and optical systems. This position will apply engineering principles to translate research requirements into manufacturable designs, develop CNC and diamond-turning fabrication strategies, design fixtures and tooling, establish process parameters, and evaluate part quality using dimensional and optical performance criteria. The Research Engineer will exercise independent technical judgment in troubleshooting fabrication challenges, improving process repeatability, documenting engineering workflows, and supporting the development...

Mechanical Engineer Posting Number req26613 Department James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci Department Website Link https://optics.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking applicants for a Design Specialist that will create large opto-mechanical systems for the Optical Fabrication & Engineering Facility. *Due to ITAR/EAR restrictions the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or hold permanent resident status. Duties Summary: Creates opto-mechanical system designs meeting mechanical and optical requirements. Optimizes mechanical and optical performance of systems through iterative design processes including FEA, and thermal analysis. Performs tolerance analysis at system and subsystem level. Works with a design and engineering team to create full drawing packages with GD&T and detailed AIT (assembly, integration and testing) plans. Provides...

NSF NOIRLab is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to support operations at Kitt Peak National Observatory, with primary responsibility for the Mayall 4-meter Telescope electrical infrastructure. This position is responsible for assessing, maintaining, improving, and ensuring the reliability of the telescope's power systems, including generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and power distribution networks. The Engineer will evaluate the current electrical infrastructure and develop and implement necessary upgrades to ensure stable and continuous power delivery to critical telescope systems. A key responsibility of this role is the design and implementation of robust backup power strategies to ensure operational continuity during critical events. The position is based in Tucson, Arizona, with regular work at the Kitt Peak summit. Transportation between Tucson and the summit is provided. Essential Functions Evaluate the current electrical power...

NSF NOIRLab is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to support operations at Kitt Peak National Observatory, with primary responsibility for the Mayall 4-meter Telescope electrical infrastructure. This position is responsible for assessing, maintaining, improving, and ensuring the reliability of the telescope's power systems, including generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and power distribution networks. The Engineer will evaluate the current electrical infrastructure and develop and implement necessary upgrades to ensure stable and continuous power delivery to critical telescope systems. A key responsibility of this role is the design and implementation of robust backup power strategies to ensure operational continuity during critical events. The position is based in Tucson, Arizona, with regular work at the Kitt Peak summit. Transportation between Tucson and the summit is provided. Essential Functions Evaluate the current electrical power...