Full time
$93,934 to $106,895 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 opportunity As our Joint Field Management Program (JFMP) Engineer you will be a valued member of the AIMS Technology Transformation Engineering team and reporting to one of the Lead discipline engineers.
You will be responsible for the systems engineering activities for the design, production, test and support of the JMFP deliverable versions of ReefScan Transom and ReefScan Deep.
In this role you will significantly contribute to the development, testing and support of marine sensor collection systems (primarily imaging and sonar systems supported by onboard artificial intelligence algorithms) through responsibility for the design, development, build, test and support of hardware/firmware elements of the systems.
About you You will hold a Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution in Electrical, Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering (or an associated field) or a qualification gained elsewhere that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer.
You will bring practical experience in designing, constructing, integrating and verifying firmware/hardware for robotic/autonomous/sensor systems including experience in designing and developing integrated hardware and firmware such as underwater housings, platforms, electronics enclosures and wiring, sensor integration and mounting hardware.
Our ideal candidate will show experience with embedded software design and programming relevant to robotics and autonomous systems and hold a Recreational (or commercial) boat licence and diving qualifications.
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 4 salary ($93,934 to $106,895 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuationFull-time, 2.5 year Temporary (Labour hire) 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)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 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.
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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