- Full time, fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of extension
- Join the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and contribute to pioneering research redefining CubeSat technology
- Base Salary Academic Level A $113,634 - $125,869 p.a or Academic Level B $132,533 - $157,381 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow (Level A or Level B) to contribute to a research project focused on the development of advanced microwave and antenna technologies for CubeSat applications, including additively manufactured and 4D-printed shape-morphing antenna systems. The Postdoctoral Researcher will provide specialist technical expertise in microwave circuits, antenna engineering, electromagnetic modelling, additive manufacturing, materials characterisation and experimental validation. The appointee will work closely with the Chief Investigator (CI), Partner Investigators (PIs), research students and external/internal collaborators to address key engineering challenges and support the technical delivery of the project.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- Design, model and optimise microwave circuits, antennas and antenna systems for CubeSat and related space applications.
- Undertake full-wave electromagnetic simulation and numerical modelling of microwave and antenna components using industry-standard electromagnetic simulation software.
- Develop additively manufactured and 4D-printed antenna prototypes, including the preparation and optimisation of fabrication processes.
- Conduct electrical,



electromagnetic and materials characterisation of 3D- and 4D-printed materials and structures relevant to microwave applications.
- Perform hands-on fabrication, integration and experimental testing of microwave and antenna hardware.
- Develop and experimentally demonstrate antenna functions including reconfigurability, shape-morphing and two-dimensional beam steering for CubeSat applications.
- Support system-and-component-level development, integration and validation of antenna subsystems.
- Analyse experimental and simulation results and contribute to design iterations and technical problem solving.
- Work collaboratively with the CI, PIs, research staff, PhD candidates, Honours students and external project partners.
- Assist the CI and PIs with the technical supervision and mentoring of PhD and Honours students participating in the project.
- Provide technical guidance to students undertaking antenna modelling, additive manufacturing, prototyping and experimental measurements.
- Contribute to research publications, technical reports, presentations, project milestones and other research outputs.
- Participate in project meetings and communicate research progress effectively to academic and industry collaborators.
- Contribute to the effective operation of the research laboratory and ensure that experimental activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant laboratory and WHS requirements.

About you





The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Microwave and Antenna Engineering for CubeSat Applications who has:

- A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Antenna Engineering, Electromagnetics, RF Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Solid knowledge of electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering and antenna theory.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and modelling of microwave circuits and antennas, preferably for high-frequency, satellite, CubeSat or related applications.
- Demonstrated proficiency with electromagnetic simulation and design software, such as CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, or equivalent platforms.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in microwave and antenna hardware development, fabrication, prototyping and experimental validation.
- Experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing, particularly for microwave, RF, antenna or electronic applications.
- Experience in the characterisation of materials and/or fabricated components relevant to microwave and antenna applications.
- Experience in shape memory materials modelling, training and manufacturing
- Demonstrated capability to undertake both component-level and system-level engineering development.

To be considered for appointment at Level B, we're looking for evidence of:

- Knowledge of satellite and CubeSat systems, including antenna integration constraints for small satellites.<

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