Senior Electronics Electrical Engineering Lead - [Archived Advertisement]

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The Opportunity

Space and Astronomy (S&A) manages CSIRO’s world-class facilities for radio astronomy and spacecraft tracking, is internationally renowned for its radio astronomy research and engineering expertise, and is closely engaged with the construction of the SKA, a major international project in radio astronomy sited jointly in Western Australia and South Africa. 

• Use your skills and experiences as an Electronics Engineer to support something truly special.  
• Team based, collaborative culture. 
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier research organisation 

We are seeking a full time, highly motivated and enthusiastic electronics, electrical or radio frequency engineer to be part of the team supporting Operations at the Paul Wild Observatory, one of CSIRO's world-class radio astronomy facilities. The observatory site is located 25 km from the township of Narrabri. Transport to/from Narrabri and the observatory site is provided.

You will contribute your own highly practical engineering skills and lead a small multi-disciplinary engineering team to plan and conduct the maintenance and repairs to observatory instrumentation. In doing so, you will be responsible for ensuring that the highest levels of system reliability and performance are maintained while providing a safe and efficient work environment for your team. You will also participate actively in the planning and delivery of major new state-of-the-art instrumentation projects.

Your duties will include:

• Lead a technically diverse engineering team to ensure high levels of reliability for a broad range of instrumentation of the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), including electronic, electrical, mechanical, cryogenic, and RF Systems.
• Use your specialised engineering skills to actively contribute to the maintenance and operations of systems and equipment. 
• Ensure efficient planning and implementation of routine maintenance and operational activities of Observatory systems.
• Work closely with ATNF staff at other sites, including at Marsfield, in the design, construction, and deployment of new instrumentation and upgrades.
• Attend after-hours breakdowns and work flexible hours if required, and travel to other sites to assist with installation and maintenance activities.
• Maintain a safe, effective and efficient work team, allocate and manage resources and undertake staff performance management.

Location: Narrabri, NSW
Salary: AUD$102,724 to AUD $111,165 (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 88304

To be considered you will need:

Pre-Requisites:

• A degree in electronic or electrical engineering (or similar) with eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Institute of Engineers (Australia) or equivalent professional body.
• A valid Class ‘C’ driver’s licence and ability to work at heights.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated in-depth professional engineering experience (5-10 years minimum) with the operation, maintenance and modification of electronic/electrical systems, equipment, automated systems and plant; 
• A sound understanding of a broad range of system engineering principles including digital and analogue electronics, radio frequency, servo systems and electrical and mechanical.
• Excellent hands-on technical and problem solving skills.
• Proven effectiveness in applying independent professional engineering judgement in the course of maintaining and operating  systems and equipment in an operational environment.
• Demonstrated Leadership experience of diverse work teams in an operational environment, including a willingness to openly share technical knowledge. 
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, environmental sustainability and the principles of equity and diversity.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the engineering maintenance of an operational facility with complex engineering requirements.
• Previous experience with fault finding and repairing RF and electronic modules to the component level
• A demonstrated understanding of radio-frequency techniques.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

To enter a CSIRO site, CSIRO will require you to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or show a valid medical exemption from vaccination). If you are unable to meet this requirement, then you must return a negative result on a Rapid Antigen Test (within 48 hours prior to attending site) and wear a face mask whilst on the CSIRO site. These requirements apply if you are attending a CSIRO site as part of a recruitment process.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

9th October 2022, 11:00pm AEST