Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of December 2030.
The Position
The Software Engineering Specialist will design, develop and maintain software systems for astronomical data acquisition, instrument control, and telemetry. They will work within project teams across the AITC, using their programming and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality, robust, and well-documented code. They will have an initial focus on projects related to next-generation optical telescopes such as the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT).
The Person
To excel in this role, you will have:
* Progress towards postgraduate qualifications in software engineering, computer science, astronomy & astrophysics, or related disciplines, OR a relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum of four years' relevant experience in scientific and/or aerospace software development;
* Experience with at least one of Python, C, or C++, and with embedded systems and Unix environments;
* A track record of applying best-practice software development methodologies, including version control, robust testing, and detailed documentation;
* The ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams, and to manage workloads across multiple projects with minimal supervision; and,
* Experience in astronomical instrumentation, astronomical software, and/or spaceflight hardware/software would be favourably regarded.
The Area
The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) is national facility in Canberra and part of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA). The Centre was established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science. Our staff have built specialised astronomical instruments for some of the world's largest optical telescopes; we are currently designing and building instruments to be mounted on the next generation of extremely large telescopes.
The School
The ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) operates Australia's national optical observatory and has access to the world's largest optical telescopes. We are based at the historic Mount Stromlo Observatory on the outskirts of Canberra.
Our staff and students have made major contributions to astronomy; our astronomers include winners of the Prime Minister's Prize for Science and the Nobel Prize.
For further information please contact, Dr Marc White, Acting Lead Software Engineering Specialist, T:, E:
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Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
* A statement addressing the selection criteria.
* A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
* Other documents, if required.
The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.