CSIRO Hiring for Renewable Energy Software/Electronic Engineer Job at Newcastle, Australia Full Time

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The Opportunity

• Use your experience in Software, Computer, Electronic or Electrical Engineering
• Join a team developing ground-breaking technology such as next gen solar cells
• Kick start your career with CSIRO Energy & make a difference in this flexible role!

CSIRO Energy is seeking a motivated Renewable Energy Software/Electronic Engineer with a background in Software, Computer, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering to join the Solar Technologies Group.

If you are a new graduate, or will finish your degree shortly, we welcome your application for this exciting role to be part of a multidisciplinary team developing ground-breaking technology. Current projects currently being worked on include industrial scale solar thermal to produce decarbonised electricity and fuels, fully autonomous robotics to expand the solar industry, and development of next generation solar cells.

As the successful candidate, you will be based at the CSIRO Energy Centre at Newcastle. As the successful candidate you will have opportunities to develop your skills and work across multiple technologies and will have access to flexible working arrangements including the potential to work from home for part of the week following agreement with your line manager. This role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 0.8 FTE).

Your duties will include:

• Under limited supervision, designing new software tools, technologies, and processing workflows by adapting existing libraries and technologies to meet special circumstances or undertaking modifications to existing tools requiring some innovation.
• Contributing to the development of new solar energy technologies, both photovoltaic and thermal, through the design, modelling, and implementation of software and hardware components and systems
• Developing software and hardware across a range of environments including Python, C++, SQL, embedded microcontrollers, PLC, and machine vision systems.
• Presenting results, project outcomes and delivering software demonstrations to colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Salary: AU$66k – AU$84k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years

Reference: 81457

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree (or will shortly obtain) or equivalent relevant work experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar field.
• Demonstrated ability in software development using Python or similar environments.
• Some exposure to designing, fabricating, or developing firmware for electronic or electrical components including PCBs or embedded microcontrollers.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
• Good communication skills including the ability to communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• A history of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and carry out tasks safely and successfully in support of project goals.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to:

• Australian or New Zealand Citizens
• Australian Permanent Residents
• Australian Temporary Residents with full work rights for the duration of the term, without the requirement of sponsorship from CSIRO.

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

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

13 March 2022, 11:00 pm AEST

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date