Electronic Engineer

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Role highlights

• Design cutting-edge electronics for ocean research
• Join CSIRO’s NCMI research unit in Hobart
• Deliver innovative systems from concept to deployment

About CSIRO

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The opportunity 

As an Electronic Engineer within CSIRO’s National Collections and Marine Infrastructure (NCMI) research unit, you will play a key role in developing advanced electronic systems that enable critical marine and atmospheric research. Working alongside multidisciplinary experts, you’ll design and deliver bespoke instrumentation and embedded solutions, taking ideas from concept through to testing, deployment and ongoing support. You will contribute to impactful scientific programs, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and help deliver technologies that operate in challenging real-world environments.

You will work on meaningful projects that support ocean and climate research with real-world impact, while being part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary science environment. You will have access to world-class marine research infrastructure and the opportunity to see your work come to life from concept through to deployment in the field.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop advanced systems and platforms to be used in oceanographic research projects.
• Liaise appropriately with clients and stakeholders to understand their project requirements and convey technical concepts effectively.
• Take personal responsibility for developing products in a timely manner to suit client needs.
• Under limited direction design or develop experimental equipment, techniques, systems or processes requiring high levels of initiative, ingenuity and skill.
• Take a leading role in projects, collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed team members.
• Test and validate the operation of equipment and instrumentation in the field or at sea.
• Manage and supervise students as required.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: Hobart, TAS  

Salary: AU$118k – AU$127k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule:  3 year specified term, full time.

Reference: 103158

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential

• A Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering or similar (or equivalent relevant work experience), plus substantial experience as an electronic, embedded systems, and/or software engineer.
• Proficiency in mixed-signal schematic design, PCB layout, hand-soldering, fault-finding and rectification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming bare-metal C-language firmware for micro-controllers.
• Proficiency in the development of graphical user interfaces for PC, web and/or mobiles.
• Data manipulation and analysis with tools like Python, Matlab or similar.
• Project management skills, including a proven ability to manage and deliver technically complex projects.
• Demonstrable experience solving complex engineering problems encountered during the design and build of electronic systems.
• Clear and accurate written and oral communication skills, with a proven sensitivity to the interests and priorities of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams to achieve objectives, and to collaborate effectively across teams and with industry partners.

Desirable

• Proficiency with Altium Designer software to design and develop printed circuit boards.
• Proficiency in the use of real-time operating systems for micro-controllers like RTOS or similar.
• Proficiency in high-level embedded software development (e.g. use of Raspberry Pi or other SOC with customised Linux builds).
• Proficiency in FPGA hardware development and configuration in VHDL or Verilog and the implementation of soft- or hard-core controllers.

 For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. 

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

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Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

Applications for this position are open to Australian / New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

Child safety 

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. 

How to apply 

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close 

Sunday 26th July 2026, 11:59pm AEST