Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist

ANU

Canberra, ACT, Australia
Base: $138,182 - $144,783 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Postgraduate qualifications or extensive experience
Significant mechanical and opto-mechanical design experience
Advanced proficiency in cad modelling and fea analysis
This role involves leading technically challenging mechanical engineering work from concept to delivery for next-generation instrumentation

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading technically challenging mechanical engineering work from concept to delivery for next-generation instrumentation.
  • The position offers the opportunity to contribute to international, high-impact astronomy and space missions within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
  • Candidates will influence the future direction of engineering practice at a national research facility while working with experts across various engineering disciplines.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading technically challenging mechanical engineering work from concept to delivery for next-generation instrumentation.

Salary

Base: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Postgraduate qualifications or extensive experience
  • Significant mechanical and opto-mechanical design experience
  • Advanced proficiency in CAD modelling and FEA analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with vacuum cryogenic systems
  • Background in research, aerospace, physics, or astronomy
  • Strong capability in precision system alignment and testing

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualifications in mechanical engineering
  • Rights to live and work in Australia
  • Extensive professional experience in related specialist field

Work Rights

Must have rights to live and work in Australia

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