The key duties of the position include The Role Under broad direction, undertake scientific experimentation and engineering activities within the RF domain to support the vulnerability assessment of complex systems and technologies. As part of a multi-disciplinary team perform the analysis of radar and RF system performance through instrumentation, micro/electronics, algorithm and signal processing analysis. Be responsible for analysis of semiconductor devices, failure analysis and assured hardware design in RF systems. The role requires collaboration with R&D partners and international government research laboratories as part of multinational workshare programs and communicating outcomes through high quality reports, briefs and presentations. Key Requirements: Apply experimental and analytical techniques or conduct R&D activities to develop capabilities for vulnerability assessment. Apply expert knowledge, principles and techniques in RF measurement, test instrument control and/or engineering in complex RF based laboratory experimentation. Apply expert knowledge in the analysis of semiconductor devices, failure analysis tools and techniques and assured hardware design in RF systems. About our Team Sensors and Effectors leads the impetus for innovation within Australian force operations by providing science and technology advice about equipment, personnel, and processes. One of the key roles of the Science and Technology Capability (STC), Vulnerability Assessment and Protection (VAP) Group, is to undertake research and development in Scientific and Technical Intelligence (STI) technologies and techniques to understand current and future threats and protect Australian interests. Our Ideal Candidate This position requires someone with initiative, curiosity, scientific integrity, and engineering pragmatism in their work. They should be able to think creatively and propose sound, applied research and engineering approaches to solving complex problems. Highly Desirable: Experience in RF systems analysis. Experience in RF and digital electronics design. Experience in analysis of microelectronics semiconductor devices and assured hardware design. Experience in the use of electronic test, data acquisition and control equipment. Experience in operation of radar target generation systems. Experience in radar signal processing and algorithm analysis. Experience in software programming such as LabVIEW, Python and MATLAB. Experience in signal processing or software/firmware/FPGA analysis techniques.
