• Provide professional engineering support for ASKAP electronic systems both radio frequency and digital processing hardware. 
• Support the full range of MRO electronic systems.
• Under the guidance of the Site Leader MSF/MRO, supervise a small technical team performing engineering commissioning and maintenance work on the electronic systems that comprise and support the ASKAP Telescope. This will include:
  • Technical leadership of the team, 
  • Identifying critical issues, 
  • Contributing to the resolution of routine and complex telescope operational problems,
  • Scheduling, budgeting and planning maintenance activities for electronic systems on the ASKAP array at the MRO and support systems at the MSF.
• Ensure the availability of ASKAP electronic spares and consumables to minimise telescope downtime and other operational disruptions.

Location:    Geraldton, Western Australia
Salary:         AU$98k - AU$106k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:        Indefinite
Reference:  62879

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential selection criteria can be appointed.

• An Engineers Australia-accredited four year electronic/electrical engineering qualification and work experience at the level of Professional Engineer.
• A current driver’s license and willingness to travel to other CASS sites.
• Ability and willingness to work at heights.
• Demonstrated understanding and practical skills in analogue and digital electronics systems relevant to radio astronomical operations, with a specialisation in either low noise Radio Frequency electronics, or high speed digital processing electronics including both hardware and firmware for systems built around Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology. 
• Self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to apply professional engineering judgement in the course of commissioning, maintaining and/or designing & upgrading of electronics systems, from systems down to first-principles ‘hands-on’ board level;
• Ability and willingness to lead a small technical team consisting of staff with various backgrounds and skill levels; 
• Demonstrated ability to identify the source of system deficiencies and applying innovative solutions to technical, logistics and team challenges whilst working in a remote area for extended periods;

The successful applicant may be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

For more information please view the Position Description.

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish. D&I Strategy
 

We work flexible at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Open until filled.