Scientist Engineer - Noise/Acoustics/Vibration (Mechanical / Electrical)

RWDI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close-knit acoustics team

Varied monitoring programs

RWDI global network collaboration

Job summary

RWDI Australia is seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join the Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team in Sydney. The role supports real-time noise and vibration monitoring systems, combining fieldwork with electronics, hardware and software troubleshooting, and system configuration. You’ll work with global teams to ensure reliable operation across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with relevant electronics experience.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain real-time noise and vibration monitors for field deployment.
• Support field measurement programs from short site visits to multi-year monitoring.
• Collaborate with global equipment and monitoring teams to optimise performance.
• Support development and maintenance of monitoring systems with engineering teams.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and calibrate monitoring equipment including sensors and modems.
• Manage online monitoring platform integration with field devices.
• Assist in configuring field communications and monitoring devices.
• Participate in team meetings and project planning.
• Manage competing priorities across concurrent projects while ensuring quality.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Field measurements

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Java

SQL

Linux

Job description

Scientist Engineer - Noise/Acoustics/Vibration (Mechanical / Electrical)

Department: Noise/Accoustics/Vibration

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney, AU

Reporting To: Claire Graham-White

Compensation: AU$75,000 - AU$125,000 / year

Description

RWDI Australia is seeking an energetic and technically capable Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join our Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team in Sydney.

This hands-on role focuses on supporting the preparation, deployment, operation, and ongoing development of RWDI’s real-time noise and vibration monitoring systems. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, equipment, and monitoring teams to ensure field devices and online monitoring systems operate reliably and effectively.

The position combines fieldwork, electronics, hardware and software troubleshooting, equipment configuration, and technical collaboration. The successful candidate will support monitoring programs ranging from short site visits to multi-year projects in a variety of environments.

This opportunity would suit an engineer who enjoys building, configuring, maintaining, and improving technical systems, and who can manage several priorities while working both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the fleet of real-time noise and vibration monitors for field deployment.
• Support field measurement programs ranging from same-day site visits to multi-year monitoring programs in a variety of settings.
• Collaborate with global equipment and monitoring teams to optimise system performance.
• Work closely with the Noise, Vibration and Air Quality engineering teams to support the development and maintenance of monitoring systems.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and calibrate monitoring equipment, including monitors, sensors, and modems.
• Take ownership of the existing online monitoring platform, ensuring that the platform operates effectively and integrates with field devices.
• Support the configuration and troubleshooting of field communications and monitoring devices.
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, and project planning.
• Manage competing priorities across several concurrent projects while maintaining quality and reliability.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications and essential requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with relevant electronics experience.
• Ability to work in a variety of physically demanding environments.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in Australia.
• Ability to organise work, manage time carefully, and balance several concurrent projects.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, together with the ability to complete work independently.
• Practical problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to learn independently.

Preferred experience

• Interest or experience in Linux-based operating systems.
• Interest or experience in low-power microcontroller-based systems.
• Hands-on assembly skills, including wiring and soldering.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C++, C#, Python, or Java.
• Interest or experience in database management using SQL.
• Experience configuring, troubleshooting, or maintaining monitoring devices, sensors, modems, or similar technical equipment.
• Experience supporting field measurement or environmental monitoring programs would be advantageous.

Job Benefits

• Join a close-knit and collaborative Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team.
• Work on varied monitoring programs, from short field assignments to long-term projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, equipment, and monitoring specialists across RWDI’s global network.
• Develop practical experience across field monitoring, electronics, hardware, software, and online monitoring systems.
• Contribute to the improvement and reliability of real-world environmental monitoring solutions.
• Work in a position that combines technical independence with strong team collaboration.