Wanted 2022

Lead Mechatronics/Software Engineer/Computer Scientist
Mechatronics Engineer
Software Engineer

Overview: Hard and Soft Robotics - Project ‘TENTACLE’.

UNSW is collaborating with Ocius on a project to build a new and revolutionary hard and soft robotic device related to Ocius’s work with autonomous maritime systems. Details of the project will be released publicly as approved by Defence, but for the purposes of this advertisement the project is called internally at Ocius the Tentacle Project.

Work will be carried out at UNSW and the Ocius facility at the UNSW Randwick Campus with some fieldwork.

We are recruiting three engineers who will be seconded to work with Ocius to develop, operate, and maintain a new robotics product and report to and will be tasked directly by the Ocius CEO.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities for the three roles include:

• Assist in the design and implementation of the on-board electrical, mechanical and computer systems for Tentacle Project;
• Prepare technical documentation and procedures needed to support the development and operation of Tentacle Project;
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of the Tentacle Project;
• Assist with the planning, organisation of and conducting of field trials of the Tentacle Project;
• Collect and interpret results of field trials and prepare technical reports for use by others;
• Support work health safety activities in compliance with relevant workplace policies including risk assessments, implementation of safe work procedures, development and maintenance of relevant WHS records and registers, provision of WHS training and inductions to staff, students and contractors;
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the organisation and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Software and hardware design, development, integration and validation for autonomous vehicle control, device management, navigation, communications, and related applications.
• Interact with product management to obtain and understand requirements and deliverables and develop test plans.
• Interface with vehicle operations and engineering team members.

Requirements

• C++/JavaScript/Python development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering.
• Ability to develop on Linux, Windows and embedded systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment where initiative is required for success.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of Defence Security Clearance–Baseline including Australian Passport

Desirable

• Experience with autonomous vehicles.
• Experience with Ardupilot and supporting tools.
• Full stack development.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Maritime industry or defence experience relevant to the position

Unmanned Surface Vessel –
Casual Marine Support Crew

Position: Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Casual Marine Support Crew (MSC)

Reporting to: Operations Supervisor

Location: Broome, WA

Background

Ocius is an Australian company that builds autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). These USVs use the energy of the weather – sun wind and waves – to act as persistent monitoring and communications platforms. We are embarking on an ambitious program of operating the fleet of USVs offshore 24/7.

A key part of this program is to deploy and operate the USVs in Broome during 2022 and we are therefore looking for interested people to join our operations team in Broome to help with Launch and Recover as well as maintenance on the fleet on a flexible and casual contract.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Launch and recovery of USVs.
• Inspection, cleaning and maintanence of USVs, workshop and trailers where required.
• Following instructions from engineers to assist in upgrading/repairing electronic or mechanical systems.
• Opportunities to be involved in piloting the boats remotley during operation.

On occasion this role may involve:

• Assiting with implementing, maintaining, managing and updating all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.

Requirements

• Ability to adhere to operating proceudures.
• Enthusiastic, positive and proactive nature with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours ocasionally.
• Ability to learn about complex electronic and mechanical systems.

Desirable

• Boat Licence/Relevant Certificate of Competency as issued by AMSA.
• Sailing/Maritime experience.
• Keen interest in autonomous systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of Defence Security Clearance–Baseline.

Unmanned Surface Vessel –
Full Time Ground Control Operator

Position: Full Time Ground Control Operator

Reporting to: Operations Supervisor

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Hours: 40 per week

Background

Ocius is an Australian company that builds and operates autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). These USVs use the energy of the weather – sun wind and waves – to act as persistent monitoring and communications platforms.

We are embarking on an ambitious program to operate our fleet of USVs offshore 24/7 in varying locations around Australia. There is a requirement for someone on a shore-based ground control station to always monitor and navigate the vessels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Piloting of USVs on a shift based 24-hour operation schedule.
• Safe navigation of the USV fleet in compliance with COLREGS.
• Keeping watch on cameras, radar and other sensors for potential hazards to the USV.
• Monitoring the vessel health and behaviour and occasionally working with developers to improve the platforms.
• Interpretation of weather data before and during missions to ensure the safe operation of the USV.
• Communicating with stakeholders about the operation when on shift.
• Maintaining mission logs including vessel systems.

On occasion this role may involve:

• Assiting with implementing, maintaining, managing and updating all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.

Requirements

• Strong computer literacy skills.
• Reliable broadband internet.
• Ability to adhere to operating proceudures.
• Enthusiastic, positive and proactive nature with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours when required.

Desirable

• Maritime industry or defence experience relevant to the position.
• Relevant Certificate of Competency as issued by AMSA.
• Sailing experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of Defence Security Clearance–Baseline.
• Keen interest/experience in autonomous systems.