Radio Astronomy Spectrum Manager, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Sydney

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

114000.00 - 123000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Join a globally engaged team shaping the future of radio astronomy. This role requires long-term commitment and active participation in national and international spectrum management, development of robust interference mitigation strategies, and collaboration with commercial and regulatory stakeholders. Frequent international travel required.

Job Responsibility:

Undertake research, development and implementation of cutting-edge RFI mitigation strategies
Conduct and analyse RF measurement campaigns, presenting findings at global forums and scientific conferences
Build and maintain RFI monitoring solutions and software tools in collaboration with RF engineers
Represent Australian radio astronomy interests in national (ARSG/ACMA), regional (APT), and international (ITU) regulatory processes
Advise stakeholders across science, industry, and government on the impact of RF interference
Communicate work through reports, publications, and presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in radio astronomy, electrical engineering, radiocommunications engineering, applied physics or similar
Proven experience and domain knowledge of radio astronomy, radiocommunication system design or radio frequency interference management
Proven track record of relevant scientific publications
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to publish results, prepare reports, and present technical material to stakeholders
Demonstrated willingness to apply scientific expertise to new domains and unusual problems
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a small team, collaborate widely both internally and externally, and provide guidance to managers and staff, including the provision of ad hoc support

Nice to have:

Knowledge of national/international radio spectrum management framework
Python and C software development experience
Proven experience in providing technical advice for regulatory or policy decisions
Experience in a scientific or technology organisation

What we offer:

Up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 16, 2025

Expiration:
October 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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