[ASA] AAO Astronomical Instrumentation Software Engineer position

[Nuria Lorente]

Dear colleagues,

AAO-Macquarie University is currently advertising for a software engineer with experience in astronomical instrumentation to join the Research Data & Software group of AAO-MQ. The person in this position will contribute expert and specialised technical and software engineering experience to the delivery of instrumentation projects.

Macquarie University is the new home for the instrumentation group of the former Australian Astronomical Observatory. Over decades, this Sydney-based group has established an enviable reputation for its astronomical instrumentation across optical, mechanical and electronic engineering, software (instrument and telescope control, and pipeline development) and full lifecycle data management.

The AAO-Macquarie group has a long-standing commitment to advancing equity and diversity principles. We hold silver status in the ASA Pleiades awards, a SAGE Athena Swan Bronze award, and are committed to continual improvement in these principles.

Candidates will have completed a bachelor's degree or higher in software engineering, computer science, or information technology, or in an engineering, physics, or astronomy related discipline with relevant experience and training in software engineering.
We are seeking a team player with significant years of experience in designing and implementing software solutions in C/C++ and Python. They have strong verbal and written communication skills, and are highly organised in planning and prioritising work to meet demanding deadlines.

For further information and to apply for the position please go to https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bWjcCYW8NocoMNK6f0nb4p?domain=jobs.mq.edu.au

Specific Role Enquiries: Dr Katrina Sealey, Head of AAO Research Data and Software (katrina.sealey at mq.edu.au<mailto:katrina.sealey at mq.edu.au>)

General Recruitment Enquiries: Anne Kumanan, HR Officer (anne.kumanan at mq.edu.au<mailto:anne.kumanan at mq.edu.au>)


Please feel free to forward this on to colleagues who may be interested.
Many thanks,

Nuria.




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Nuria P. F. Lorente
Software Group Lead
Research Data and Software
AAO - MQ
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Macquarie University

e: nuria.lorente at mq.edu.au<mailto:nuria.lorente at mq.edu.au>
t: +61 2 9372 4897
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