System AIV Leader (Integration and Verification)

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• Work on the world's largest radio-astronomy telescope project

• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment

CSIRO is seeking a leader for the expanding Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) Professional Services Consultant (PSC) Team which is an integrated part of the larger SKAO AIV team.

The System AIV Team Leader will oversee and manage CSIRO’s work to the telescope Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) for SKA-Low.  Based in Perth, the position holds responsibility for leading CSIRO’s System AIV team, planning and executing SKA Assembly, Integration and Verification activities at System Level and working towards telescope commissioning. 

• Lead the Australian / CSIRO System AIV team responsible for final planning and subsequent execution of AIV during construction.

• Provide strong leadership to the CSIRO System AIV team, including recruitment, development and mentoring to build a positive and inclusive team culture.

• Work with the SKAO AIV Lead Engineer to determine the overall program of AIV activities and manage its execution by the CSIRO team.

• Support the acceptance of products or sub-systems from relevant product suppliers. 

• Contribute to the creation and execution of the engineering integration, acceptance and verification tests.

Location: Perth, Western Australia on Whadjuk Noongar land

Salary: AU$131,113 - AU$153,639 plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term - Full-Time or Part-Time

Reference: 99582

Essential

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (preferably electronic or software), or relevant science degree.

• Demonstrated experience and domain knowledge of one or more SKA-relevant areas of activity (electronic engineering, software engineering, digital signal processing, computer and network infrastructure, radio astronomy).

• Substantial experience using systems engineering tools and concepts as applied to large-scale science or technology projects.

• Proven success in planning and performing integration of complex systems.

• The ability to provide technical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team delivering to both CSIRO and the SKA Observatory.

• Strong and effective people-management abilities, as demonstrated through previous experience of successful team leadership.

• Strong knowledge of project management concepts such as stage gate reviews, budget, schedule, earned value, contingency, risk management, engineering change processes and document control.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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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.

10 APRIL 2025, 11:59pm AWST