System Engineer / Project Engineer in ELT-ANDES Instrument Development

The Max Planck Institute for Astronomy seeks a System Engineer / Project Engineer to join the ELT-ANDES project, a high-resolution spectrograph for ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope. The role involves systems engineering, instrument development, and coordination within an international consortium. Responsibilities include defining spectrograph and fibre module requirements, planning project tasks, managing procurement, and producing technical documentation. The position requires a university degree, experience in astronomical instrument development, and proficiency in English for international collaboration. The appointment is fixed-term for 4 years.