Detector Specialist

Position Overview:

• 3 Year Fixed Term | Full Time | $89k $120k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location | Flexible Work Practices | Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Join one of the top neutron facilities worldwide and take on challenging yet rewarding work.

About the Opportunity:

The Detector Specialist will work within the Data Acquisition Electronics team, to design and build detectors, electronic hardware and embedded software for neutron beam instruments in a capital project environment.

About You:

- 'You''ll be working on a new and challenging project to build a world class neutron detector. This will utilise your broad hands-on experience in mechanics, electronics, and physics. You'll be a clear decision maker, a good leader, and a solid team player'_. -
Dr. Nick Hauser, Group Leader

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and refurbish high performance/high reliability neutron detectors, electronic hardware and software and embedded data acquisition systems.
• Develop data acquisition software and firmware that integrates into the ACNS instrument control system.
• Create, revise and update source code, documentation (user manual, design manual, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance procedures), drawings and issue tracker to ensure instrument configurations and issues are accurately documented as per the ACNS Quality System under standard ISO9001. Manage documentation and source code in a version control system.
• Ensure a client focus is maintained by working together with the instrument scientists who manage and operate the neutron instruments.
• Run workshops to gather user requirements or to instruct instrument scientists on the use and features of your products.

About Us:

Benefits of Working with Us:

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

• Training, development and mentoring opportunities
• Performance based salary increases
• Worklife balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

How to Apply:

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Nick Hauser on For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

**Application closing date: 19 May 2024 at 11:59pm

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