Benefits

1. Be part of an emerging, world-leading deep-tech company with a strong pipeline of work in the defence and space sectors.
2. Lead a team that will undertake challenging research that will deliver globally-leading Australian technology into space
3. Live, and benefit from, our company values of “trusted, respected and bold”

About Us

Cryoclock Pty Ltd is an Australian, privately-owned and highly respected company that is manufacturing state-of-the-art electronic sensor technology for the defence, space and commercial markets. We are led by an experienced executive team and strategic independent board. Our design and production facility is located at Lot Fourteen, the SA Government’s CBD Innovation precinct, placing us at the heart of an exciting high-technology eco-system. 

Over the last two years, the Company has undergone spectacular growth and has assembled a talented team of scientists, engineers, technicians and support staff. Although young, we have a pipeline of projects at various stages of maturity which are all revenue positive. Thus, although a start-up, we are in a position to pay our staff highly competitive remuneration. We are creating long-term career paths for smart people, in a healthy and supportive environment, by building a sustainable entity supplying precision devices to a hungry market.

About the Position

An opportunity has arisen to appoint a highly talented and experienced optical physicist or optical engineer to lead a small team in an ongoing position. We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in precision measurements, control and characterisation of noise. It would be a significant advantage if you have experience with spectroscopy, digital control, clocks and frequency measurement as well as data acquisition. We are seeking a candidate eager to undertake leading-edge research, but to do it in a well-funded commercial environment with access to the latest tools. You will be surrounded by highly motivated scientists and engineers and be supported by a highly expert administrative team. 

About You

You will have a PhD level qualification in experimental physics, optical/electronic engineering or equivalent. You will have at least one year of post-qualification experience, although we would prefer 3 years or more. You may currently be working in a university or commercial environment.

We are looking for someone that wants to see their expertise, hard-work and intellect translated into real-world products that make a difference.

Essential

1. A PhD in experimental physics or optical/electronic engineering or equivalent
2. At least one year postdoctoral experience or equivalent in optics, laser physics/engineering, photonics or similar
3. Direct experience of precision measurement, control, and noise characterisation
4. Desire to be an essential part of a successful and fast growing start-up company
5. Strong work ethic, exceptional organisation skills and great attention to detail
6. Willingness to work effectively with a diverse team to produce effective outcomes
7. Excellent communication and delegation skills
8. Australian citizen and able to meet the requirements to gain a Baseline Security Clearance

Desirable

1. Experience working in the defence, space or engineering sector
2. Experience leading a research team
3. Experience working in a commercial environment
4. Experience with frequency control and measurement, digital control, FPGA programming, data acquisition, spectroscopy, clocks

To Apply

Apply online by the 15th February, 2021

Further Information

Martin O'Connor, General Manager

E martin.oconnor@cryoclock.com

M 0431 988 524