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Mechanical Engineer III

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy · Science & Technology · $450.4M budget · 1,607 staff · Since 1957

Why Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Operates world-class astronomical observatories and space telescope projects under federal agreements to promote excellence in astronomical research.

  • Aura operated the national science foundation's (nsf) national optical infrared laboratory (noirlab), the national solar observatory (nso), and the vera c. Rubin observatory construction (rubin construction or lsstpo) under cooperative agreements with the nsf. Aura also operated the space telescope…$423M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$290K–$604K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$447.3M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,607
employees
20 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
91%
of spending
Looks good: 91% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+<1%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
<1 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Concern: 0.1 months of spending in cash; under 2 weeks.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1961
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

We are hiring for a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and maintain mechanical components and systems to meet specified requirements and standards.

They will develop specifications for new parts, modifications, or prototypes; identify appropriate materials and processes to ensure the quality, performance, and manufacturability of products; utilize CAD software and other design and modeling tools to plan, develop, and improve mechanical parts or components and communicate conceptual designs and specifications to stakeholders; conduct assembly and prototype testing to evaluate the performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical systems; analyze and troubleshoot mechanical issues or failures to identify root causes and develop solutions; and plan and execute technical activities.

Read the original listing on recruiting2.ultipro.com

About Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

From its Form 990

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