Aps 4/5-6 (S&t Level 3-4) - Power and Energy - Chemical Experimentalist/researcher
1 week ago
$79,176 - $108,734 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Fishermans Bend - VIC
**The Role**
An opportunity has risen for an experienced experimentalist/researcher (chemical/materials scientist/engineer) to support, and in the future lead, innovative research in the area of naval power and energy systems, in particular to support the next generation underwater naval platforms. Defence offers interesting jobs with a great perspective in an exciting and unique work environment. Our team comprises of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary group of scientists and engineers, who push the boundaries of science in next generation underwater platforms.
On offer is a rare opportunity to work closely with the highly exclusive Defence industry and academic partners, working side by side with the Royal Australian Navy, to develop and undertake research that will provide power and energy capability advantages to Navy. The role specifically offers niche insights into battery performance and abuse research within DSTG.
**About our Team**
DSTG’s Platforms Division delivers scientific advice, conducts research and develops innovative technologies to meet existing and future Defence challenges. Collaborating with the Science & Technology ecosystem, Platforms Divisions develops, integrates and experiments with innovative technologies in a multidisciplinary research program.
We are at the forefront of future systems, including autonomous vehicles, and the Defence Force’s future submarine and surface ship programs. Platforms Division has an emphasis on delivering impact to the Australian Defence Force.
The Power and Energy Systems Group, in particular, supports the following areas:
- Mechanical Systems - research, modelling and engineering support for power generation, energy reduction and waste energy recovery technologies
- Electrical Systems - development and exploitation of electrical power and energy system models (main propulsion motors, power electronics and hardware power in the loop) and Pb-acid battery performance, integration and optimisation
- Electro-Chemical - materials development, performance modelling and prognosis and safety assessment of alternative battery chemistries.
Come and join us in this amazing opportunity to accelerate your career growth in an exciting and complex environment We are keen to hear from self-motivated professionals with a positive attitude, looking to learn, grow and thrive within a dynamic team of highly skilled experts.
Our next Power and Energy superstar will bring the following qualities to our team:
- Experience with undertaking and analysing Li-ion battery performance and abuse/failures and the development of mitigation systems
- Practical experience in design, development and operation of experimental systems (preferably at the bench or pilot scale).
- Delivery of applied science & technology outcomes to clients in a timely manner.
- Effective communication skills, in particular report preparation and the ability to engage with Defence clients and industry/academia collaborators
- Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and ensure the safe use of critical experimental equipment and infrastructure - for example, data acquisition, data processing, electronic assembly, video processing etc.
- Ability to work with considerable autonomy and independence as part of a diverse team of APS and contractor staff and manage resources to deliver results that are relevant and timely.
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