Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

at  CSIRO

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• Undertaking mechanical design tasks including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and thermal modelling associated with the development of antennas, receiver and feed systems, radio frequency and digital systems for use in radio astronomy and/or space science applications.
• Producing high quality engineering/project reports and engineering drawings to AS1100 (or equivalent) suitable for distribution to clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Overseeing the fabrication of prototype and/or proof-of-concept components or assemblies using in-house facilities.
• Leading and managing interactions with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure engineering developments are conducted to an agreed standard and within agreed timelines and budget.
• Leading and managing small research projects and assisting with elements of larger projects including the management of external contracts.
• Representing CSIRO externally, including in public forums, with industry or the research sector or with Government.
• Managing interactions, including confidential discussions and meetings, with commercial partners.
• Working effectively as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team comprising scientists, engineers and technicians, at times working under broad guidance from more senior members of staff.
• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Travelling to S&A observatories and other sites to assist in the maintenance, development, verification and commissioning of instrumentation.
• Other duties as required.
  Location: Marsfield (Sydney), NSW
  Salary: AU$126k - AU$148k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation
  Tenure: Indefinite, full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8FTE)
  Reference: 97118