Wireless Telecommunications Specialist - [Archived Advertisement]

APS Level 4/5-6 (S&T Level 3-4)
$63,236 - $86,844 (plus super)
Edinburgh, SA

Position Overview:

An S&T4 Communications Science Specialist position exists within the Communications Signal Processing (CSP) group, Cyber and Electronic Warfare Division (CEWD), which is based in DST Group Edinburgh. The position reports to line management in CEWD and is responsible for state-of-art technology development in communications systems analysis and processing. The Communications Science Specialist will contribute to and participate in a multi-disciplinary team, with a high level of initiative and motivation, in the development of practical tools and techniques. The Communications Science Specialist will have a good knowledge of communications theory, mobile wireless telecommunications protocols, standards and software application development, with an ability to develop and implement novel solutions.

Duties and Key Result Areas:

The major responsibility of the S&T4 Communications Science Specialist is to undertake complex communications engineering activities and tasks under limited direction. The successful applicant will have significant knowledge of a wide range of techniques and applications and the ability to provide alternative solutions to identified problems. They will be competent within their discipline and will exercise initiative and judgement to evaluate different techniques and applications. The S&T4 Communications Science Specialist will have some stakeholder engagement and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders' expectations to deliver services and achieve outcomes.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a sound knowledge of wireless communications theory and an ability to work with a range of software tools such as: C/C++, Python, GNU Radio, Java, Matlab.  

Applicants are required to have an ability to prepare technical reports, explain and present complex technical systems, results and findings using Microsoft Office for preparation of reports and presentations.

It is expected that the successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience in a science or engineering discipline relevant to the position.

 Application Closing Date: 20 June 2017

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DST/02515/17 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers