Research and Development Engineer

23 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Research Field

Engineering
Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

14 Jun 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Full time, 12 months fixed term opportunity
• Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics
• Base Salary $95K - $103K (HEO6) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Physics is welcoming applications for a Research and Development Engineer to support the development of Radio Frequency (RF) signal processing platforms for the Jericho Smart Sensing Laboratory (JSSL) project on Radio Frequency Shaping and Sensing (RFSS).

Utilising both your technical expertise and time management skills, you will collaborate with researchers and electronics/software engineers to deliver new algorithms to perform advanced RF signal processing and to develop hardware testbed. The role will also work on developing a graphical user interface for lab prototypes and managing data collection. You will be required to directly address software and hardware issues that arise, or in the case of issues outside the scope of your key responsibilities to work with more senior staff, or staff with skills more relevant to the problem.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research and Development Engineer who has:

• a degree with subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience in electronics engineering or software engineering with knowledge or experience working with radio frequency
• Honours, Masters, or PhD are highly valued
• demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work, sometimes under pressure with competing priorities and sometimes limited supervision
• proven skills in radio frequency software engineering
• sound knowledge and experience in developing multi-threaded applications
• demonstrated experience in delivering algorithms to perform advanced RF signal processing
• experience in delivering algorithms to perform advanced RF signal processing
• Experience with interfacing with hardware sensors/systems, writing graphical user interfaces for lab prototypes and programming of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA).

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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To view a copy of the position description, for a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rebecca Astar or Cherie Goodwin, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Friday 14 June 2024 11:59 PM

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Country

Australia

City

Marrickville

Postal Code

Camperdown

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/373386/research-and-develo…

Contact

City

Marrickville

STATUS: EXPIRED