Radar Technical Officer

Requirements

The occupant of this position is a member of the Operational Technology and Engineering (OTE) Section. The role of the OTE Section is to ensure the development, delivery and operation of measurement equipment and systems meet the Bureau's performance and functional requirements. This includes the following sensors/networks:

Radar and Wind Profilers Automatic Weather Stations Solar Radiation Upper Air Flood Warning Sea Level Aircraft Based Observations

Operational Technology and Engineering is made up of a diverse team of specialists and engineers responsible for the development and design of engineering and technological solutions, incorporating level three support, on a range of technologies spanning from radars to rainfall stations, 2 drifting buoys to dedicated observations and satellites to ships at sea in order to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

The Radar Technical Officer will be responsible under supervision to provide technical services to ensure that the Leonardo radar fleet used by the Bureau of Meteorology are supportable for operations. This may include:

Identifying obsolescence and performance risks Developing, testing and evaluating solutions to technical problems Working with vendors, maintenance staff and other stakeholders to support ongoing operation

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Have

Proven ability to work within a team environment. Demonstrated experience in prioritising and managing numerous concurrent tasks. Strong communication and liaison skills. Enthusiasm and drive. Experience in maintenance and support of Radio Frequency (RF) systems in an operational environment