Advanced Weapons Research Specialist

3 days ago


Australia beBeeWeapons Full time $71,207 - $97,790

Job Opportunity

**Researcher Role**

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive researcher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the latest published techniques in the field of weapons guidance and control, ensuring their research is relevant and high in quality.

The researcher will work closely with university and industry partners to exchange ideas, learn new skills and solve complex problems more efficiently. They will also contribute to STEM outreach activities and supervise university students with their honor projects and placements within DSTG.

The role may require working in a classified environment.

**About the Team**

The Sensors and Effectors Division (SED) applies science and technology to capability analysis, development and operation of Weapon and Combat Systems relevant to the ADF. Our focus areas include weapon guidance technologies, assessment of both weapons and combat systems, tactical information exchange, physical force protection and national security.

Our S&T capability includes:

  • Sensing and perception with a focus on targeting in complex and contested environments;
  • Trusted autonomous decision making under uncertainty for effective delivery of effectors to neutralize threats with precision and low collateral damage; and
  • Directed Energy as a potential disruptive battlefield capability.


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