$120,303 - $135,701 up to 15.4% Superannuation Edinburgh - SA The Role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Sonar Processing Systems STC conducting research and development to advance Australian Defence Force (ADF) undersea warfare capabilities. You will have, or develop knowledge of in-service Navy and Air Force sonar systems, sensors and tools and analyse and report on their undersea warfare performance. The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide advice to Defence on current and emerging sonar sensor and system technologies. Build and sustain collaborative relationships with Defence clients, industry and international partners relating to current and future sonar systems. If willing and suitable: contribute to the MSTC’s field trials capability and participate in at-sea data collection activities, including the analysis of experimental data. About our Team The Undersea Systems MSTC of Sensors and Effectors Division works closely with the ADF to provide support to in-service and future sonar systems and weapons, and conducts world leading research and development of undersea sensors and sensing systems for Undersea Warfare. The Sonar Processing Systems STC, within the Undersea Systems MSTC, includes scientists, engineers, mathematicians, technologists and technicians working on the development and analysis of sonar sensing and processing technologies and concepts to enhance the Anti-Submarine Warfare capability of Navy and Air Force. This includes undertaking timely analysis and developing technical tools to support current and future sonar systems; investigating novel processing, classification, planning and display techniques and systems, and conducting experimentation at sea to demonstrate concepts, collect, and analyse scientific data. Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated experience in the practical application of engineering principles to investigate, analyse and solve complex problems particularly related to sensing systems. Skills in signal processing, with an interest in further developing knowledge and experience relevant to sonar systems. Experience coding in languages such as Matlab/Octave, Python, and/or C++ and the development of software for both scientific analysis and technical applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of people, from Defence stakeholders to international collaborators to senior managers. The ability to gain approval to access US Export Controlled Technology (ITAR) is required for the role. Information Pack Opens in new window
