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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND DEFENCE NOVEMBER 2010 |
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Senior Hardware Engineer (5-6 years) |
| Position Code: | 1650 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Designing, developing, testing, documenting and maintaining hardware products and systems at a most senior level. |
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Reports To
Project/Technical Manager, Team Leader |
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Supervises
May assist in supervising Hardware Engineers. |
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Main Activities
Developing new module designs and components.
Analysing, modifying and correcting existing hardware.
Participating in the development of project plans, specifications and schedules.
Developing and verifying designs and specifying equipment requirements.
Managing the testing process and documenting results.
Delivering solutions on time and to specification.
Researching, analysing and reporting on new and existing designs.
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Key Skills
Thorough understanding and ability in technical area.
Good communication skills.
Ability to solve problems and make decision effectively and efficiently.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and with limited supervision.
Ability to produce concise and detailed written documentation.
Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership.
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Internal Contacts
Project Management Team and Hardware and Software Engineers. |
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External Contacts
Major Customers, Suppliers, Government Departments, Contractors and Research Organisations. |
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Typical Experience
Between 5-7 years’ relevant experience in aspects of hardware development. Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. |
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