About AIMS The Australian Institute of Marine Science is Australia's tropical marine research agency.
We are a trusted advisor, a partner and employer of choice, and we value integrity, innovation, collaboration and respect.
AIMS' research of Australia's tropical marine ecosystems guides their effective environmental management and contributes to our understanding of similar ecosystems around the world.
Our research seeks to deliver practical benefit to all Australians and supports the sustainable use of our tropical marine estate.
Governments, reef managers, industry and the wider community look to our high-quality, long-term research for informed decisions about our iconic Great Barrier Reef, North-West Shelf, and Arafura and Timor Seas.
AIMS expert teams at our locations in Townsville, Darwin and Perth have access to world-class infrastructure, unique datasets, cutting-edge laboratories, and a fleet of modern research vessels.
About this exciting opportunity As a member of the AIMS Technology Transformation Engineering team, you will be responsible for the systems engineering activities regarding robotics and/or autonomous systems that support the delivery of a range of technology projects including underwater and surface survey platforms and the sensors they carry.
As our Autonomous Systems Engineer you will design, develop, build, verify and support robotics and autonomous elements for a range of marine platforms and sensors.
In this role you will work collaboratively within the team, mentor and support other staff within the Technical Transformation team based on own skills, knowledge and experience.
About you You have a Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution in Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering (or an associated field) as well as practical experience in designing, constructing, integrating and verifying software/hardware for robotic/autonomous systems.
You are team and outcome oriented and you are able to work within a multi-disciplinary team to meet performance, cost and schedule requirements.
Experience in designing marine hardware would be highly desirable.
Apply now and join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions.
In line with our Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:
AIMS AOF Level 5 salary ($117,806 to $129,148 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuationFull-time, Permanent opportunityLocated in Townsville (Qld)9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnightFlexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)Generous and supportive leave entitlementsAccess to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)Salary Sacrifice opportunitiesAccess to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gymsEmployee Assistance ProgramRelocation assistance availablePlease note: Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with AIMS from commencement and for the full term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies. Next Step Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download from our website. If, after reviewing the position description and selection criteria included in the Candidate Information Pack, you believe that your qualifications, experience and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully deliver the position responsibilities, we encourage you to make an application via our website.
Submitting your Application: Please ensure that you have your completed documents (selection criteria responses, resume and cover letter) ready to attach to your online application form via our e-recruitment system which can be accessed via our website.
AIMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's first scientists.
We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and future, and the custodians of the land and sea Country on which we work. Position enquiries are to be directed to Pedr Davis, Technology Transformation Engineering Manager at .
Applications must be made through our website per above. Applications close: MONDAY, 27 JANUARY 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
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