APS 5 - Adelaide, Australia - Defence Australia

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  • APS 5 - Technical Specialist –Simulations

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  • $83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% superannuation
  • Adelaide - SA

  • The Role

    An opportunity exists for an APS 5 Technical Specialist to undertake the development and review of simulation data files used in testing electronic warfare (EW) libraries for ADF airborne and maritime platforms. The successful applicant will develop and apply their technical knowledge and skills to the analysis and modelling of radio frequency (RF) emitters for simulation development purposes.

    As an authorised design developer and EW engineer, the incumbent will also be required to review the work of others, manage the configuration of simulation data files, conduct investigations and close-out of system problem reports, and develop amendments to section bench-level instructions.

    The work of the Technical Professional sub-function in Defence includes:

  • drawing upon knowledge of a technical field to apply focused subject matter knowledge in a relevant domain and function;
  • ensuring technical compliance and integrity;
  • communicating and engaging stakeholders;
  • plan, lead, develop, integrate, manage and evaluate Defence capability to deliver specific technical aspects.;
  • investigate and expose risks; analyse and report on technical issues; develop and implement recommendations and advice.
  • An APS 5 Technical Specialist - Technical Professional will be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. They will interpret and provide advice within the technical function based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist, technical research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessment, investigations and perform procedural, administrative support work to achieve results.

    The APS 5 Technical Specialist - Technical Professional may be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

    About our Team
    The Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Unit (JEWOSU) is Air Force's Electronic Warfare (EW) centre of excellence, providing EW and Airborne Countermeasures products to maintain the operational relevance of ADF fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, ships and submarines.

    Reprogramming Support - Simulations Section produces RF simulation packages applicable to the Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulations (CEESIM) Radio Frequency Stimulators for use in testing Electronic Warfare Libraries (EWL) of the Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Electronic Support Measure (ESM) systems aboard various ADF Platforms.

    Simulations Section provides specialist simulation, test and analysis support to Software Support Facilities (SSF) during testing, to ensure EWLs released by JEWOSU meet operational requirements.

    Our Ideal Candidate
    The ideal candidate will have good problem solving skills and be able to justify engineering decisions through formal documents. They will have base knowledge and experience in the EW field, will be familiar with the CEESIM stimulator and be capable of achieving two levels of engineering authority by demonstrating their grasp of CEESIM modelling at an engineering board.

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