Senior Antenna Servo Technician, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Canberra

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

105158.00 - 118538.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

The successful candidate will become a member of the Antenna Servo Systems Team responsible for maintaining antenna control electronics and interface systems. These include servo drive, control, monitor, pointing assemblies, SCADA & PLC, all of which operate in a 24/7 environment, and are upgraded periodically requiring hardware and/or software installation and testing.

Job Responsibility:

Perform maintenance and installation activities, to JPL or manufacturers’ specifications
Respond to faults, audits, investigations and incident reports
Assist with necessary training to Operations staff following new hardware/software upgrades
Assist with out of hours emergency support via telephone analysis where possible and attend the site for diagnostics and repairs where necessary and if available to do so
Selects the appropriate methods to perform standard analysis and be able to undertake technical tasks associated with tests, measurement, reviews and investigations
Willingness to participate in major facility & system upgrades at other DSN sites. This would involve international travel to the US (California) and/or Spain (Madrid)
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, on technical and non-technical matters at team and individual levels across the Complex
Utilise Windows-based and other manufacturers proprietary software tools in support of these systems, such as Rockwell Automation & Kollmorgen packages
Utilise basic commands in a UNIX/Linux type environment in support of data acquisition & transfer, and perform basic file system maintenance
Ensure critical spares levels are maintained and where necessary research & order suitable replacement parts and/or alternate source of supply with JPL engineering concurrence
Provide support for configuration management within the Antenna Servo group including assisting with the maintenance of system drawings, schematics, technical manual updates & parts lists to reflect as-installed configurations
Assist in maintenance and technical planning within the Antenna Servo group
Look for opportunities to develop and enhance current methods in the use of equipment, software, maintenance and installation techniques as a means of continuous improvement

Requirements:

A tertiary qualification in Electronics, Communications and/or equivalent
A current driver’s license, and a current certification in Hand Soldering (IPC)
Other currently held certifications (or willingness to obtain on commencement) including Restricted Electrical License (REL), Elevated Work Platform, Working at Heights, White Card, Working with Asbestos, Silica dust awareness certification
Minimum 5 years’ experience in repair, maintenance, installation and diagnosis of analogue and/or digital control equipment
Proficient in system performance and integration testing of equipment
Ability to read and understand detailed electronic schematics
Demonstrated Electrical Safety Awareness
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice to have:

Advanced Diploma in Electronics and/or Communications or equivalent
Previous experience developing and updating technical drawings e.g. using AutoCAD
Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with wide range of hand and electrical tools
Other Certifications such as a Forklift License, Basic Rigging, ACMA (open license), Confined Spaces

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
tracking station allowance of AU$133.81 per week
eligible for fleet transport to & from site within a defined Canberra region

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 06, 2025

Expiration:
September 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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