Full time
$73,655 to $82,993 per annum plus 15.4% super
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 opportunityJoining AIMS as an Engineering Intern will see you be responsible for systems engineering activities of assigned ReefScan robotic/autonomous/sensor system elements that support the operationalisation of a range of technology projects including underwater and surface survey platforms and the sensors they carry. You will contribute to the development, testing and support of autonomous vessels and sensor collection systems through the design, development, build, test and support of elements of the systems.
The overall goal in this role is to develop new survey platforms, including underwater towed, remotely operated and fully autonomous platforms, which can operate around complex environments such as coral reefs.
About youYou will be a student who is (or are about to) complete your 3rd year of a Bachelor of Engineering degree from an Australian institution in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Robotics, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering (or an associated field). You will have a demonstrated ability of working within multi-discipline small technical teams and ideally have practical experience in developing and building small scale electronics / mechanical projects and associated skills in design, construction, integration and assembly.
Having experience with, or exposure to additive manufacturing systems (3D printing) and CAD design software (with a preference for Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks) and embedded software design and programming relevant to robotics and autonomous systems with a preference for Python or C and experience with embedded Linux computer systems would be highly regarded.
Apply nowand 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 3 salary ($73,655 to $82,993 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuationFull-time, 2-year Fixed Term 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 gymsNon-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 StepFurther information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download from our website www.aims.gov.au. 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 www.aims.gov.au.
Position enquiriesare to be directed to Geoff Page, Technology Development Engineer Electronics at ******. Applications must be made through our website per above. 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.
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