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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND DEFENCE NOVEMBER 2010 |
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Senior Hardware "Guru" |
| Position Code: | 1250 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Providing specialised, senior level technical support and advice on the product, usually internally but often by assisting customers with specific products. |
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Reports To
Department/Branch Manager. |
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Supervises
May assist/supervise a small team of Senior Hardware Engineers and Hardware Engineers. |
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Main Activities
Facilitating the development of specialised hardware solutions using "leading edge" technologies.
Appraising, reporting on and assisting the development of new technologies and products and making recommendations on the acquisition of advanced technology. Gaining organisational commitment and initiating/participating in projects which evaluate technologies and methods.
Providing specialised input to various and diverse projects and may be assigned to projects using new technologies.
Developing software development programs and related production schedules and budgets.
Providing an effective resource for management undertaking new projects, such as in submitting proposals.
Advising Project Managers on the impact of their various projects on the total system.
Identifying and investigating opportunities to use technologies in providing cost effective and flexible solutions.
Assisting in staff supervision and training in hardware development.
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Key Skills
Expert skills in many development areas.
Strategic planning, research and development, and project management skills.
Project planning and specification skills, together with problem solving and analysis. The latter based on specific industry knowledge.
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Internal Contacts
Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Development Specialists, Product Specialists, Management. |
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External Contacts
Customers, various Specialist Consultants and Peripheral Suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
At least 15 years experience in Hardware Development and Computing. Often job holders are at PHD level. |
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