Description:
The Role
The Senior Principal Scientist - Sensor Systems works under broad direction and is responsible for providing highly complex work and leadership in agreed scientific disciplines of strategic importance to Defence. You will be recognised as a world leader in a specific area of science & technology relevant to Defence and will have a distinguished international reputation and specific scientific skills of the highest order of direct relevance to the field of interest. You will focus on high priority Defence challenges with the ability to generate new knowledge and enhance Defence capabilities through innovation and collaboration with industry, academia and Government.
As a Senior Principal Scientist in Sensor Systems, you would lead research and development efforts, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of novel sensor technologies, while also providing scientific leadership and securing funding for projects. Key requirements under guidance :
- Provide leadership in an agreed scientific discipline of strategic importance to Defence.
- Lead collaborative opportunities and partnerships with leading scientists within the Science & Technology enterprise, building and sustaining effective professional relationships with a network of research partners across academia, industry and Government.
- Within the strategic context, exploit and enhance Defence leading edge capability in an agreed scientific discipline by generating new knowledge and responding flexibly to a rapidly evolving environment.
- Maintain currency in the science and technology disciplines related to Sensor Systems capability.
- Manage increasing and highly complex workloads and promote a strong culture of scientific excellence.
- Deliver high quality scientific reporting including briefs, publications and presentations.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and internal policies.
- Assess the future, anticipate priorities and develop long-term plans to achieve results.
About our Team
Sensors and Effectors Division (SED), as part of DST Group, leads and applies science and technology for the capability development of all sensing (including radar, optical, sonar, quantum and chemical, biological and radiation detection) for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; as well as the development and delivery of countermeasures and physical effects (including electronic warfare, directed energy and weapons) relevant to the ADF and National Security.
Areas of focus include Weapons Systems Technologies, Explosive Ordnance, Electronic Warfare, Surveillance Systems, Undersea Systems, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have :
- Extensive experience in sensor systems research and development, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong knowledge of sensor technologies, signal processing, data acquisition, and related fields.
- Work with relevant Research and Program leaders to enable strategically significant research projects.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems, and to propose innovative solutions.
- Experience in developing and submitting research proposals to secure funding.