Mechanical or Electronics Technician, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, New Norcia

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

96811.00 - 109527.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Join the New Norcia Ground Station team supporting spacecraft communications for the European Space Agency (ESA) through CSIRO. With a second 35m antenna (NNO3) under construction, New Norcia is expanding its capabilities to include K-band and Ka-band frequencies—enhanced by cryogenic feeds and high-power klystron amplifiers. We’re looking for a mechanical or electronics technician to support critical ground-based equipment including antenna control systems, drive systems, RF assemblies, and cooling infrastructure. You’ll be involved in maintenance, technical planning, and troubleshooting, providing essential support to the station manager and technical teams. The role also supports launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) activities—testing, configuring, and operating telemetry and front-end systems, often during overnight launch windows.

Job Responsibility:

Support installation, maintenance, and repair of antenna systems and subsystems (control, RF, cooling, electrical) to ESA/manufacturer specifications
Provide technical support during launch and early orbit activities, including telemetry and front-end systems
Perform system testing, diagnostics, and upgrades
respond to after-hours emergencies as needed
Use UNIX/Windows tools and maintain operational software in a secure networked environment
Assist with configuration management, ensuring accurate system schematics and version control
Contribute to technical planning, including performance testing, data analysis, and implementation of ESA-engineered solutions
Engage respectfully with internal and external stakeholders, follow CSIRO’s values, and participate in planning and safety initiatives

Requirements:

Sound knowledge of complex systems in one or more of the following: mechanical, control, electrical, or electronic domains
Demonstrated experience in diagnostics and troubleshooting within mechanical, control, electrical, or electronic systems, with a strong aptitude for learning and system understanding
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed team
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to suit different audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and complete non-routine tasks with limited supervision

Nice to have:

Willingness to work at heights on antenna structures
Experience with signal transmission and reception in a satellite ground station environment
Practical mechanical skills, including use of hand tools and high-reliability soldering
Commitment to safety, including the ability to develop job safety analyses for specific tasks

What we offer:

up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 09, 2025

Expiration:
July 06, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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