• Contribute to optical design of complicated optical systems
• Support the development of hyperspectral and high spatial resolution imaging.
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s premier science & technology research organisation

The Position
CSIRO is building imaging systems for satellite launch in the coming years in support of Australia’s rapidly growing space industry.  One of the key goals in the near term for the Australian space industry is to establish sovereign Earth observing capability.  
We are seeking a committed, experienced optics expert to support the development of hyperspectral and high spatial resolution imaging for upcoming satellite work.  You will join a team that will build up a new optics laboratory in downtown Adelaide, where the Australian Space Agency and many new space start-ups are headquartered.  

• Support the development of hyperspectral and high spatial resolution imaging for upcoming satellite work.
• Assist in and contribute substantially to optical design of complicated optical systems, compatible with satellite deployment.  
• Lead the physical fabrication, construction, assembly and testing of bespoke optical instruments, including; 
  • testing of radiometric response, 
  • spatial resolution, 
  • spectral resolution, 
  • response to thermal drift, 
  • optical sensor behaviour, and 
  • establish instrument specifications.
• Evaluate performance of optical instruments, highlight problems, communicate them with an interdisciplinary team across multiple locations, and initiate solutions to improve advance prototype instrument development.

Location:      Adelaide, South Australia
Salary:          CSOF4 AU$83K - AU$94K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Indefinite
Reference:    62441
 

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential selection criteria can be appointed.

1. A relevant bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in physics, photonics, optical engineering or similar field.
2. Demonstrated understanding of imaging optics and performance of light measurement and detection systems.
3. Experience making precision measurements or performing research in an optics laboratory.
4. Strong written and communication skills demonstrating an ability to produce technical documentation. This may be demonstrated through authorship of academic publications or experience producing technical reports or whitepapers.
5. Experience using statistical methods including uncertainty analysis.
6. Familiarity with programming tools such as matlab, python, or similar for data analysis.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view the Position Description.

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish. D&I Strategy

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Sunday, 21st July, 2019 at 11.59pm AEST