Aps 4/5-6 (S&t Level 3-4) - Distributed Rf
3 days ago
$71,207 - $97,790 (plus Super)
- Edinburgh - SA
**The Role**
This position has a broad focus on applied research into networked radio-frequency communications and electronic warfare systems encompassing RF components, software defined radios, digital signal processing, beamforming, waveform design, autonomy and information standards.
You will design, build, integrate and test various payloads (hardware, software or firmware) to support a new research program investigating trusted autonomy concepts in contested environments. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team playing a key role in transitioning concepts and prototypes to ADF capability. Duties include:
- Conduct research into the design and engineering of highly configurable (software-defined) sub-systems.
- Design and conduct experiments to test the performance of developed or introduced sub-systems that are integrated into laboratory and trials infrastructure as payloads.
- Documentation and reporting of research outcomes (research and technical reports).
- Design, engineering, construction, testing and maintenance of RF and other electronic equipment used in the research program.
- Provide support to S&T trials and military exercises.
- Provide technical and professional advice and guidance to outsourced programs of work.
- Preparation of specifications, manuals, client reports and user guides of the work conducted.
- Corporate roles such as Trials and/or Facilities Management.
**About our Team**
The Cyber and Electronic Warfare Division (CEWD) undertakes research and development focused on identifying, analysing and countering threats to Australia's defence and national security through electronic means. The mission of the Contested Communications branch is to develop survivable tactical communications and electronic warfare solutions for contested and degraded cyber electromagnetic environments.
- Demonstrated understanding of communication networks, theory and systems.
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