Satellite-Based Augmentation System Engineer
Geoscience Australia requires 2 GNSS Satellite-Based Augmentation System Engineers (SBAS) to work within the Positioning Program.
Summary about this job
Government - Federal
Company: Geoscience Australia
Location: ACT
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $82,846-95,898
Phone: +61-3-6565-7938
Fax: +61-7-9699-1732
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Detail information about job Satellite-Based Augmentation System Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy
Ongoing – APS 6
$82,846- $95,898 plus 15.4% Superannuation
The Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Engineer is part of a team working within the Positioning Program using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology that will design, build, operate and maintain the Australian SBAS.
As an SBAS Engineer you will:
- Participate in developing operational requirements
- Participate in design and procurement processes
- Participate in installation and commissioning of systems
- Participate in operations and monitoring
- Contribute to facilitating cooperation with relevant federal government agencies including for example the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Airservices Australia
- Contribute to the liaison with all international partners, standards organisations and service providers including for example the United Nations International Committee on GNSS (ICG)
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- An understanding of GNSS and SBAS technology
- An understanding of engineering approaches for the development space, satellite or aviation technology
- Experience working on complex engineering or development programs
- Experience working on space, satellite or aviation related projects
- Experience in building and managing relationships both with internal and external stakeholders
- An ability to work within teams and adapt quickly to a changing environment
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- A meticulous and well-organised work ethic
To be eligible for this position you must:
- Have a relevant degree in engineering or closely related discipline
- Be willing and eligible to obtain Australian Citizenship.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
Some national and international travel is anticipated.
Applications Close 17 July 2018
Apply online at http://www.ga.gov.au/about/careers
About Geoscience Australia
Geoscience Australia is an Australian Government listed entity within the Jobs and Innovation portfolio. Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.
Geoscience Australia values diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Geoscience Australia is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees and has a work health and safety management system that incorporates a wellness program. We offer a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and an attractive remuneration package including generous employer superannuation contributions.
Further information about pay and conditions can be found in the Enterprise Agreement 2016-19.