Graduate Optoelectronic Engineer — Flexible Photonics Prototyping

CSIRO; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO's Mining Photonics Team is seeking an Optoelectronic Graduate Engineer to turn photonic concepts into robust prototype systems. You will work with researchers to develop photonic packaging, electronics integration and mechatronic prototyping in lab and field settings.

This entry-level role offers exposure to silicon photonics, distributed fibre-optic sensing, and practical experience across lab, cleanroom and prototype development environments in Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with photonic IC design and simulations (Luceda/Ansys/Lumerical/Comsol).
• Foundational electronics, instrumentation, prototyping or experimental engineering.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++ for data acquisition or automation.
• Ability to work carefully in lab/workshop and maintain records.
• Commitment to health, safety, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Experience with PCB design, electronic assembly or thermal-control hardware.
• Knowledge of photonics, optical measurement, integrated photonics or device integration.
• Experience with mechanical CAD and mechatronic prototyping.
• Experience with optical fibre handling, coupling or measurement.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development and testing of photonic prototype systems.
• Package and integrate silicon photonic and radar devices into sensing systems.
• Design and prototype electronic interfaces, PCBs and temperature-control systems.
• Develop mechanical components, fixtures, housings and mechatronic solutions for assembly and testing.
• Assist with fibre-to-chip coupling, die attachment, wire bonding and cleanroom processes.
• Build and automate electro-optical characterization setups.
• Measure and document optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of devices.
• Prepare drawings, test plans, risk assessments and reports.
• Contribute to trials, troubleshoot issues and test practical solutions.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, technicians, clients, suppliers and partners while maintaining safety.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C/C++

Data acquisition

Automation

Hardware control

Photonic fundamentals

Optical measurement

Prototyping

Mechatronics

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline

Tools

Luceda IPKISS

GDS Factory

Ansys Lumerical

Comsol Multiphysics

Job description

CSIRO's Mining Photonics Team is seeking an Optoelectronic Graduate Engineer to turn photonic concepts into robust prototype systems. You will work with researchers to develop photonic packaging, electronics integration and mechatronic prototyping in lab and field settings.

This entry-level role offers exposure to silicon photonics, distributed fibre-optic sensing, and practical experience across lab, cleanroom and prototype development environments in Brisbane.