Optoelectronic Graduate Engineer: Photonics & Prototyping

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

Job summary

CSIRO’s Mining Photonics Team invites an Optoelectronic Graduate Engineer to turn photonic concepts into robust prototype systems. You’ll work with researchers and engineers on packaging, electronics integration and mechatronic prototyping in Brisbane.

You’ll develop skills across photonics, electronics and mechanical design, collaborating across disciplines while contributing to field trials and laboratory validation of advanced sensing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, physics, photonics or related discipline.
• Experience with photonic integrated circuit design using tools such as Luceda IPKISS/GDS Factory and simulations using Ansys Lumerical or Comsol Multiphysics.
• Foundational knowledge in electronics, instrumentation, prototyping or experimental engineering.
• Experience using scientific programming languages (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++) for data acquisition, analysis or hardware control.
• Ability to work carefully in lab/workshop environments and communicate technical information clearly.
• Commitment to health, safety, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Experience with PCB design, electronic assembly, embedded control or thermal-control hardware.
• Knowledge of photonics fundamentals and optical measurement.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development and testing of photonic and optoelectronic prototype systems.
• Contribute to packaging and integration of silicon photonic and radar devices into compact sensing systems.
• Design and prototype electronic interfaces, PCBs and temperature-control systems.
• Develop mechanical components, fixtures, housings and mechatronic solutions for device assembly, alignment and testing.
• Assist with fibre-to-chip coupling, die attachment, wire bonding and related cleanroom processes.
• Build and automate electro-optical characterization setups using programming and lab instruments.
• Measure and document optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of devices.
• Prepare drawings, test plans, instructions, risk assessments and reports.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, technicians, clients and suppliers while maintaining safe lab practices.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C/C++

PCB design

Photonic IC design

Mechanical CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, physics, photonics or related

Tools

Luceda IPKISS

GDS Factory

Ansys Lumerical

Comsol Multiphysics

Job description

CSIRO’s Mining Photonics Team invites an Optoelectronic Graduate Engineer to turn photonic concepts into robust prototype systems. You’ll work with researchers and engineers on packaging, electronics integration and mechatronic prototyping in Brisbane.

You’ll develop skills across photonics, electronics and mechanical design, collaborating across disciplines while contributing to field trials and laboratory validation of advanced sensing technologies.