Classification: ANU Officer 8 OR ANU Officer 6/7
Salary package: $98,387 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded)
(flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 Dec 2030.
The Position
The Systems Engineering Specialist will lead systems engineering activities for advanced instrumentation projects in ground-based astronomy and civil space missions. This role is central to the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary systems, including telescope instrumentation, satellite payloads, and spaceflight hardware. The position involves requirements management, system architecture, interface control, verification and validation, and product assurance oversight.
The Systems Engineering Specialist will work closely with scientists, engineers, and external collaborators to ensure that systems meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards. This position supports the ANU's strategic goals in astronomy and space by contributing to national and international research collaborations through technical leadership and hands-on engineering across the full lifecycle of instrumentation projects—from concept through to deployment and commissioning.
The College and School
The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) is based at the Mount Stromlo Observatory; a world-class facility located in a bushland setting near Canberra. The role involves working in laboratory, cleanroom, and workshop environments, as well as occasional travel to observatories and partner institutions.
For further information please contact, David Brodrick, Lead Systems 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.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.
Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.