Mechanical & Opto-Mechanical Design Specialist

Professional; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) seeks a Mechanical Engineering Specialist to provide expert technical leadership for the instrumentation program within RSAA. The role covers mechanical and opto-mechanical design, validation of systems and maintenance of critical equipment.

As part of the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC), you will collaborate with researchers and stakeholders, applying rigorous engineering practices in a dynamic, defence-export controlled

Qualifications

• Specialist mechanical engineering expertise for instrumentation projects.
• Experience in mechanical and opto‑mechanical design.
• Knowledge of validation techniques and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical management in support of the instrumentation program.
• Design, development, validation and maintenance for RSAA projects and activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Opto-mechanical design

System validation techniques

Maintenance of mechanical systems

Job description

The Australian National University (ANU) seeks a Mechanical Engineering Specialist to provide expert technical leadership for the instrumentation program within RSAA. The role covers mechanical and opto-mechanical design, validation of systems and maintenance of critical equipment.

As part of the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC), you will collaborate with researchers and stakeholders, applying rigorous engineering practices in a dynamic, defence-export controlled