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Programmer / IT Admin
Looking for another software Guru for DFM Engineering. In addition to understanding how every mechanical part on telescopes functions, this role is responsible for the software / hardware interface. Preferred experience: Master degree in Astronomy with excellent programming skills. Pay dependent on experience.
Role includes (Many of these functions will be learned on the job):
- Familiarity with telescopes and pointing models
- Familiarity with motors and motor controls, troubleshooting electronic hardware and software
- Experience in Pascal, MATLAB, Rust, C, C++ (ordered by anticipated use)
- IT administration skills for Windows based network
- Testing of product functionality before shipment
- Verifying electronic builds, cabling, assemblies
- Documentation of all code functionality for end users
- Customer support - understanding customer needs and requirements, troubleshooting and diagnosis of any issues, explaining proper procedures and methodologies
- Writing software for imaging analysis and orbital determination (with guidance from PhD expert)
Useful prior skills:
- Creating custom circuit boards
- Experience with Delphi 6, 10 and 12 - ability to port older code
- Experience with Galil servo motion controllers
- Experience with imaging: data acquisition, image processing / algorithms, analysis
- Experience with orbital element determination: associated data structures, signal processing, tracking and reporting
CAD / CAM Designer
- Designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies according to specifications, sketches and drafts
- Create drawings and parts lists
- Check feasibility and function of designs
- Examine shape design, dimensions and tolerances according to drafts or specifications in the 3D model
- Close collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams
- Propose, coordinate and work out design changes
- Maintain all files, logs, and records as required
- Provide design data in the form of 3D models, drawings, data sheets, and parts lists
- Understands production due dates and schedules programs to be in the correct priority for manufacturing
- Oversees production of parts
- Work within a fabrication environment with intermittent contact with machine noise and factory working conditions
- Carry out rough calculations for dimensioning components (strength, rigidity, cross-sections, center of gravity, mass)
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor / Fusion360 (or equivalent)
Useful prior skills:
- Experience manufacturing parts with CNC machines
- Experience with manual machine work on lathes and mills
Speculative Applicants
Do you have skills you think would be valuable at DFM Engineering? Are you passionate about our business and want to become part of our team? Email us and tell us why it has to be DFM. If there isn't an immediate position suited to your skillset right now, we would love to still stay in touch and reach out to you as soon as something suitable becomes available. At DFM, we recognize those that are enthusiastic and motivated and will help you develop the skills needed to engage in our many exciting and challenging projects.