Full timeTechnology

Lead Optical Systems Engineer: Free-Space Photonics

UWAWestern Australia🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 19 Oct 2026

Quick overview

SalaryA$120.9k - A$132.2k/yr

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeHybrid

LocationWestern Australia, Australia

Job description

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is seeking a Lead Engineer, Optical Systems to lead the optical engineering effort across a portfolio of programs at ICRAR. You will set technical requirements, mentor staff and coordinate multi-program delivery.

This full-time fixed-term role runs until 31 December 2027, with base salary Level 8, 120,912-132,161 AUD per year plus 17% superannuation. Based in Western Australia, it involves field and on-platform testing and occasional remote deployments.