Electronics Technician, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Narrabri

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

100000.00 - 113000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Electronics/Radio Frequency Technician providing technical support for complex digital, analogue, and radio frequency systems, assisting with both maintenance and deployment of new instrumentation at the Australia Telescope National Facility

Job Responsibility:

Work within a multi-disciplinary team to monitor system performance and maintain the Observatory's radio frequency and associated electronic systems
Undertake fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance on a diverse range of specialised analogue and digital radio frequency electronic equipment
Undertake repairs to electronic equipment and modules down to component level
Proactively identify potential spares issues or failure modes and work with external suppliers or staff at other ATNF sites
Participate in planning and design of new instrumentation projects for the Observatory
Travel occasionally to other ATNF sites to assist with installation and maintenance of electronics systems
Participate in the Observatory on-call roster to attend to after-hours breakdowns
Contribute to written and online documentation associated with equipment repair and maintenance

Requirements:

A relevant Electronics Certificate, Associate Diploma or equivalent in Electronics/RF Engineering with relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and maintaining complex electronics systems and aptitude for advancing system knowledge
Experience with test equipment such as spectrum and vector network analysers, signal generators and associated test equipment
Demonstrated experience with soldering, rework of PCBs and electronic modules
Demonstrated experience developing safety documentation, such as activity-based risk assessments, and a commitment to safe work practices, environmental sustainability and the principles of equity and diversity
Ability to climb steep stairs and ladders and work on structures at heights of up to 30m, and at times work in confined spaces
A valid current Class 'C' Australian driver's licence

What we offer:

15.4% super
Flexible hours on a Mon – Fri schedule
Generous leave entitlements including four weeks' annual leave and up to 15 days for personal or family needs
Short-term accommodation or rental assistance
Salary packaging options
Health and well-being initiatives
Remote location allowance
Generous relocation support for individuals and families

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 29, 2025

Expiration:
November 30, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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Electronics Technician

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Narrabri

Category:IT - Administration

Contract Type:Employment contract