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You will contribute to activities spanning photonic packaging, electronics integration, mechatronic prototyping, fibre-to-chip coupling, automated testing and prototype verification, supporting the development of advanced sensing technologies for mining and geoscience applications.\nYou will also have the opportunity to contribute to work associated with the Queensland Advanced Photonics Packaging Facility, silicon photonics and distributed fibre-optic sensing, while developing valuable practical experience across laboratory, cleanroom and prototype development environments.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving and wants to grow their career while contributing to multidisciplinary research with real-world impact.\nYour high-level duties will include:\nWorking under the technical guidance of experienced researchers and engineers, you will:\nSupport the design, development and testing of photonic and optoelectronic prototype systems.\nContribute to the packaging and integration of silicon photonic and radar devices into compact sensing systems.\nDesign and prototype electronic interfaces, printed circuit boards and temperature-control systems.\nDevelop mechanical components, fixtures, housings and mechatronic solutions to support device assembly, alignment and testing.\nAssist with fibre-to-chip coupling, die attachment, wire bonding, optical assembly and associated cleanroom processes.\nBuild and automate electro-optical characterisation setups using scientific programming, laboratory instrumentation and motion-control systems.\nMeasure, analyse and document the optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of devices and prototype systems.\nPrepare technical drawings, test plans, work instructions, risk assessments and reports.\nContribute to laboratory and field trials, troubleshooting technical issues and testing practical solutions.\nCollaborate with researchers, engineers, technicians, clients, suppliers and external partners while maintaining safe and effective laboratory practices.\nRole particulars\nLocation and office arrangements: Pullenvale, Brisbane QLD\nSalary: AU$76k - AU$96k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation\nTenure & work schedule: Indefinite, full time.\nReference: 104150\nAs the successful candidate, you will bring:\nEssential\nA bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, physics, photonics, or a closely related discipline.\nExperience with photonic integrated circuit design with tools such as Luceda IPKISS/ GDS Factory and photonic component simulations using Ansys Lumerical or Comsol Multiphysics.\nFoundational knowledge and practical experience in electronics, instrumentation, prototyping or experimental engineering, gained through study, employment or substantial project work.\nExperience using a scientific programming language such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C or C++ for data acquisition, analysis, automation or hardware control.\nDemonstrated ability to work carefully in laboratory or workshop environments, maintain accurate records and communicate technical information clearly.\nA demonstrated commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, teamwork, continuous learning and respectful workplace behaviour.\nDesirable\nExperience with printed circuit board design, electronic assembly, embedded control or thermal-control hardware.\nKnowledge of photonics fundamentals, optical measurement, integrated photonics or photonic device and module integration.\nExperience with mechanical CAD, tolerance-aware design, additive manufacturing or mechatronic prototyping.\nExperience with optical fibre handling, fibre preparation, alignment, coupling or measurement of fibre-coupled devices.\nFor full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.\nNot sure if you meet all the criteria?\nWhile 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.\nSetting you up for success\nWe are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact  and let us know how we can support you.\nLife at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements\nWe 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.\nInclusion and belonging\nSolving 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.\nCSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.\nEligibility\nApplications for this position are open to Australian / New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents only.\nAppointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements.\nChild safety\nCSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. 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