💼 Full-Time Position

Lead Mechatronics Engineer

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University of Sydney
📍 Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia
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Location
Chippendale, Australia
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Posted
June 21, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

  • Full time, fixed term for 12 months, with strong potential for multi-year extension subject to performance and continued project funding

  • Based at the Australian Centre for Robotics (ACFR), University of Sydney

  • Base Salary $131,108 - $147,858 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Australian Centre for Robotics (ACFR) has been instrumental in developing breakthrough technologies, conducting world-renowned research and developing field robotics principles and systems.

We are currently seeking to hire a Lead Mechatronics Engineer to take primary technical responsibility for the design, build, integration, and field deployment of mechatronics systems for ground robots operating in extreme field environments. Working under the broad direction of the Chief Investigator, you will design ruggedised autonomous platforms based on integrated off-the-shelf vehicle components, suitable fo...