Electronics Engineer (Start ASAP)

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The Opportunity:

• Hands-on role designing electrical/electronic circuits & developing prototypes
• Apply your expertise to solve real-world engineering problems & industry needs
• Join our team in CSIRO Mineral Resources today, and help us make a difference!

Interested in contributing to create a positive impact on Australian and global mining industry through your electrical/electronic engineering know-how? Then this might be the next career step you’re looking for!

Our Sensing and Sorting Research Program, within CSIRO Mineral Resources business unit, aims to develop advanced X-ray, radio frequency (RF) and other sensing methods for real time analysis of elements and minerals, enabling improvements in the efficiency and sustainability of mining. Located at the ANSTO site in Lucas Heights NSW, the Electronics Engineer will be part of our specialised ‘Radio Frequency and Digital Systems’ Team, and will play a key role in supporting the engineering development of advanced prototype analysers, across both the Magnetic Resonance (MR) and X-Ray Technologies research groups.

As the Electronics Engineer, you will bring your expertise in electronic and electrical design, and experience in fabricating and testing prototypes, to design, test and develop innovative RF-based online instruments. You will be actively involved in a range of exciting projects, contributing to the research programs’ strategic goals and improving its commercialisation opportunities.

If you’re an early career Electronics Engineer, with a particular interest in designing electrical circuits and prototypes, this will be a great opportunity for you to collaborate with a dynamic team of scientists and industry experts, and get exposure to solving challenging, real-world engineering problems!

Applications are invited across two capability levels and the successful candidate will be appointed at the level commensurate with their skills and experience.

Your duties will include:

• Undertaking the design, implementation and validation of relevant electronic and electrical hardware systems.
• Carrying out laboratory testing and field trials of electrical equipment in various environments, including at mine sites.
• Understanding software engineering and communication protocols of prototype systems.

At the higher capability level, you will also be:

• Contributing to research and/or technology through the development of original and adapted experimental methods, equipment or software.
• Liaising with clients to determine their needs and taking personal responsibility for their satisfaction.
• Participating in planning projects and accepting responsibility for scheduling and completion of major parts of the project.
• Making significant contributions to the interpretation and communication of research or technological results.

To be considered you will need:

• A tertiary degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering or equivalent, with minimum 2 years postgraduate experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design electrical and electronic circuits.
• Ability to develop laboratory prototypes through to prototype production.
• A practical, hands-on approach to solving engineering problems.
• Electronic design automation (EDA) and design process documentation skills.
• Familiarity using modern sensors and devices, e.g., laser, vision, inertial, radar, robotics.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To be considered at the higher capability level, you will also need significant industry experience with RF devices and electronics.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility:

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the ANSTO site.

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.

About CSIRO:

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

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.