Senior Specialist Engineer (RF & Microwave)

• Lead the development of ultra-stable RF, microwave and analogue hardware enabling high precision synchronisation across one of the world’s largest radio telescope arrays.
• Play a pivotal role in a globally significant science mission, shaping technology used in one of the world’s largest astronomy facilities.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $134,288 – $142,099 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is a high‑profile WA State funded joint venture between Curtin University and The University of Western Australia. Established in 2009, ICRAR is one of the largest astronomy institutions in Australia and a leading national contributor to the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project.

The Astrophotonics Group at ICRAR specialises in the design, development and testing of advanced photonic syst...