National Naval Shipbuilding – Multi-discipline Researchers, Scientists and Engineers - Department of Defence - ICTCareer

First listed on: 09 June 2022
National Naval Shipbuilding – Multi-discipline Researchers, Scientists and Engineers


Executive Level 2 (S&T Level 6)  
$123,159 - $147,828 (plus Super)
Eveleigh - NSW

The Role
In its 2017 Naval Shipbuilding Plan, the Australian Government made clear that a skilled workforce is critical to the success of the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise. As the largest capital investment ever undertaken in Australia, the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise represents an entirely new direction in the way Australia underpins its national security interests. We are seeking applications from individuals interested in undertaking challenging, interesting and important work that is front and centre for the Australian Government within the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise.

Senior Sonar Systems and Sensors Engineer (Edinburgh, SA)
Defence is offering scientific researchers the opportunity to join Maritime Division in support of projects of national significance for Naval Shipbuilding as a Sonar Systems and Sensors Engineer.

Sensor Systems Researchers conduct research into maritime sensor systems in support of Defence’s mission and business objectives.

As a member of the Undersea Sensing Systems and Experimentation S&T Capability (STC), you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide advice to Defence on current and emerging sonar sensors and systems. You will lead the application of engineering principles to analyse, diagnose, design, plan and evaluate sonar sensors and systems.

Desirable Qualifications and experience:

  • Academic qualification in engineering (electrical/ electronic, mechatronic) or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Experience working with sensors, sensing systems and/or sensor processing, particularly for sonar sensors


Combat System Research Specialist (Rockingham, WA)
Australia is embarking on an unprecedented ship building program. It requires the integration of sophisticated systems from across Australia and our global partners to create highly effective naval combat systems for Defence, and continuous research and integration to keep those combat systems at the cutting edge. DSTG’s growing team of Combat Systems Engineers and Scientists will play a critical role in the success of this program, transforming the way new capabilities are transitioned from scientific concepts into Defence capability.

As the Combat System Research Specialist, you will develop trusted relationships with Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, Defence industry and academic researchers to deliver advice and innovative solutions to improve combat systems capability.

Desirable Qualifications and experience:

  1. Experience in computational science, data science or similar
  2. A degree qualification in Engineering or Science is highly desirable


Discipline Leader Combat System Architectures (Rockingham, WA)
Australia is embarking on an unprecedented ship building program. It requires the integration of sophisticated systems from across Australia and our global partners to create highly effective naval combat systems for Defence, and continuous research and integration to keep those combat systems at the cutting edge. DSTG’s growing team of Combat Systems Engineers and Scientists will play a critical role in the success of this program, transforming the way new capabilities are transitioned from scientific concepts into Defence capability.

As the Discipline Leader of Combat System Architectures, you will develop trusted relationships with Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, Defence industry and academic researchers to deliver advice and innovative solutions to improve combat systems capability.

Desirable Qualifications and experience:

  1. A background in computer systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, mechatronics or similar
  2. A degree qualification in a relevant area of Engineering or Science is highly desirable


Battery Researcher/Energy Storage Systems Integration Researcher (Fishermans Bend, VIC)
The Power and Energy Systems Group is seeking to recruit an experienced researcher with a demonstrated background in the development, integration and performance modelling of chemical energy/battery storage systems.

The successful applicant will be responsible for a range of technical activities including laboratory scale battery chemistry experimentation/analysis to large scale (>100 kW) experimentation such as cell/string and pack/module performance and ageing research and modelling. In addition to the experimental roles, you will also be responsible for leading large strategic relationships with a number of partners. This includes an active role in the development of a NiZn demonstrator module in collaboration with Australian industry and modelling and characterisation of a Li-ion main storage battery with an international partner, as well as developing mechanistic models to describe and predict the life of alternative submarine main storage battery from experimental data.

Duties:

  1. Lead, develop, undertake and manage research programs (including developing research agreements) that support the development and insertion of capability changing energy storage technologies for the submarine and surface fleet
  2. Accountable for managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications and experience:

  1. Experience or a demonstrated understanding of the challenges of the integration of alternative batteries into naval platforms would be beneficial

Senior Geospatial Engineer (Eveleigh, NSW)
The Littoral Autonomy, Sensors & Systems Branch is seeking Researchers to undertake research activities in support of the Maritime Robotics and Autonomy (RAS) work program. Research will be in the context of the development of RAS autonomy, sensing and perception, and mine countermeasures systems capabilities in the undersea environment to support future Navy capability.

The LASS MSTC performs research to understand and develop the operational capability of robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) for maritime applications, addressing the integration of advanced sensor technology, including on-board data management and processing, to provide products to inform military operations, in particular for littoral and amphibious warfare. The senior geospatial engineer Geospatial will lead and shape the development of appropriate data architectures, collection and management from relevant RAS platforms and sensor systems to support Mission Data Enterprise. The role will include coordination of efforts with other Defence agencies such as the Australian Geospatial Organisation, and others.

Desirable Qualifications and experience:

  • Expertise in operation and design of autonomous underwater vehicles
  • Fluency with robotics middleware, and programming languages to support robotics development, simulation and hardware virtualization
  • Doctorate in mechatronics engineering
  • Knowledge and expertise in the design of underwater messaging protocols and standards


RAS Mission Management Systems – Senior Researcher (Eveleigh, NSW)
The Littoral Autonomy, Sensors & Systems Branch is seeking Researchers to undertake research activities in support of the Maritime Robotics and Autonomy (RAS) work program. Research will be in the context of the development of RAS autonomy, sensing and perception, and mine countermeasures systems capabilities in the undersea environment to support future Navy capability.

The RAS Mission Management Systems Senior Researcher will apply robotics and autonomy expertise in the surface and undersea domain to act as Discipline Lead for RAS mission management and control to enhance the safety and effectiveness of maritime military operations.

Duties:

  1. Lead and manage a program of research and development in RAS mission management and control, particularly multi-vehicle operations.
  2. Contribute to national and multi-national Defence research in RAS multi-vehicle mission management and control.
  3. Advise Defence stakeholders on the technical maturity of RAS autonomy and mission management systems and approaches towards risk reduction

Desirable Qualifications and experience:

  1. Doctorate in mechatronics engineering
  2. Expertise in operation and design of autonomous underwater vehicles
  3. Expertise with maritime multi-vehicle RAS mission management systems
  4. Fluency with robotics middleware, and programming languages to support robotics development, simulation and hardware virtualization


About our Team
Maritime Division uses science and technology to deliver a capability edge to the Australian Defence Force in the maritime domain. We have expertise in a diverse range of technologies including sensors, statistics, materials, propulsion, automation, systems integration, signatures, and ship building. These are combined in a multidisciplinary research program to improve the operational capability, availability, reliability and safety of existing maritime and air platforms, and to reduce their vulnerabilities. We are at the forefront of future systems, including autonomous vehicles, and the Defence Force’s future submarine and surface ship programs. Maritime Division has an emphasis on delivering impact to the Australian Defence Force.

Our Ideal Candidate
Working collaboratively to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, our ideal candidate will lead the development of initiatives and provide scientific research and development advice identified by communication with stakeholders. They will have a passion to implement their skills and knowledge in scientific research methodologies to solve highly complex problems such as experimentation, modelling, field exercise and data analysis. Our ideal candidate must demonstrate good communication skills. This will be demonstrated by facilitating appropriate direction for the team by clearly communicating goals and objectives, along with promoting a strong culture of scientific excellence required to achieve Defence’s outcomes.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 23 June, 2022

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DSTG/03162/22 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers.