Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Acknowledgement of Country

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The Opportunity

• Join the Automation Technology team within the Mining Technologies Research Group
• Provide Software Engineering support
• Opportunity to create a dynamic career path in this exciting role

CSIRO Mineral Resources (CMR) is one of the largest minerals research and development groups globally, with a proud track record in delivering innovation and solutions across the mineral resources value chain. We thrive on innovation harnessed by the diversity of the minds and lived experiences of our team and apply our expert knowledge and specialised research to provide innovation that solves the complex problems faced by minerals companies, mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) companies, government, and other industry stakeholders.

The Mining Technologies Research Group (MTRG) is one of Australia’s largest mining research groups and has a goal of delivering transformational change to the mining industry. MTRG has developed a number of world-first technologies for the Australian and International mining industry. This includes the LASC system for underground coal longwall mining automation as well as systems for continuous miner automation, roadheader automation and coal seam sensing and characterisation.

An opportunity exists for a Software Engineer to join the Automation Technology team. As the Software Engineer you will provide software engineering support across the suite of existing and emerging projects being undertaken by the Mining and Processing Technologies Research Group. This role will cover a wide range of activities, including software development, documentation, sensor data analysis, algorithm development, system design and integration.

Your duties will include:

• Providing software engineering capability for new and existing project applications across the research group.
• Responding courteously and efficiently to client requests, maintaining clear communication regarding mutual expectations and monitoring client satisfaction.
• Undertaking and completing tasks under technical direction, working with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team’s plan and planning ahead to meet experiment and/or project demands.
• Under technical direction undertake experiments, analyses and technology development activities (some non-routine) using a range of techniques, often working on a number of parallel and competing tasks.
• Designing new processes or apparatus by adapting existing techniques and components to meet special circumstances or undertake modifications to methods requiring some innovation.
• Other duties as directed

Location: Brisbane (Pullenvale), QLD
Salary: AU$66k to AU$84k pa + up to 15.4% super
Tenure: 3 year specified term
Reference: 84492

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• Demonstrated Software Engineering proficiency.
• Relevant diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Software Engineering.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviors and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team comprised of internal and external collaborators in a regionally dispersed setting.

Desirable

• Strong proficiency in C++.
• Experience designing and developing software in an industrial automation setting.
• Experience with Linux operating systems including in embedded environments.
• Experience with software development for microprocessors.

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Eligibility

To be eligible to work in CSIRO you must be an Australian/ New Zealand Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or an Australian Temporary Resident, with an existing valid work visa to cover the duration of the specified term (without the requirement of visa sponsorship from CSIRO)

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police check or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

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.

Applications Close

8th January 2023, 11:00pm AEST