Aps 2-3/4 (S&t Level 1-2) Electronics Technician

Open only to all Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander members of the community.
- $54,105 - $76,215 (plus Super)
- Edinburgh - SA

**The Role**
As an Electronics Technician, you will report to the Discipline Leader Navigation Warfare and contribute to the delivery of research and technology outcomes for Defence clients.
Under routine direction and as part of a small team, you will contribute to the design, fabrication and testing of bespoke electronic and radio frequency (RF) equipment in support of research activities, client operations and field trials. You will also assist with the ongoing operation and enhancement of our research capabilities and infrastructure.
Duties include:

- Undertaking minor repairs (soldering, cable termination, etc.) for laboratory and prototype equipment
- Use of fundamental electronic test equipment e.g. Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analysers.
- Undertake testing, measurement, and characterisation of prototype electronic, communication and radiofrequency systems in laboratory and field trial settings
- Assistance with maintaining and operating research infrastructure, including drone laboratory and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) Simulator Laboratory
- Contribution to preparation of and participation in field experiments trials
- Engage with supporting capabilities in industry or partner research groups to deliver technical outcomes (e.g. Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing facilities)
- Undertake assembly of prototype systems, including PCB assembly incorporating surface mount and RF components
- Undertake electronic and mechanical modelling using computer aided design (CAD) tools and develop supporting technical documentation as necessary
- Undertake mechanical design, fabrication and assembly using traditional and additive manufacturing equipment

The position brings opportunities to develop hands-on skills in an array of technical and practical disciplines relevant to electronics systems design and fabrication and to work with teams of engineers, researchers and specialists who are passionate about supporting their clients with cutting edge technology.

**About our Team**
Information Sciences Division (ISD) undertakes research and development focused on identifying, analysing, and countering threats to Australia’s Defence and national security through electronic means. Contested Communications is a Major Science & Technology Capability (MSTC) within ISD.

Contested Communications MSTC’s mission is to develop survivable tactical communications and electronic warfare solutions for contested and degraded cyber electromagnetic environments.

Communications Electronic Warfare (CEW) Group within CC MSTC researches, develops, verifies and facilitates the transition of advanced wireless communications Electronic Warfare techniques to Australian Defence and National Security operational capability. The group maintains scientific leadership in CEW Electronic Attack and Electronic Support related disciplines through long-term research, support to operations, capability development and provision of expert advice.

The NAVWAR discipline in CEW Group undertakes research and development of, and provides science and technology (S&T) advice on, technologies, systems and techniques that provide positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities in the Australian Defence Force through Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), primarily via the Global Positioning System (GPS). There is a specific focus on Navigation Warfare.

Activities include:

- Researching, developing, and testing methods to protect PNT capability in contested environments;
- Researching, developing, and testing methods to limit adversarial capability by exploiting PNT vulnerabilities;
- Researching and developing new techniques and technologies, which may enhance future PNT capability in the ADF.

PNT is a fundamental input into Defence capability. Warfighters and platforms need to know where they are, where they are going and when they are doing it. PNT research touches virtually all areas of the ADF.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good self-motivation skills
- A good capacity for teamwork
- An ability to adapt to changing priorities and resources