Temporary

Mechanical Engineer

Posted by Skout solutions • Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

📍 Geraldton, Western Australia 🕒 March 01, 2026

About the Role

FIFO Mechanical Engineer - SKAO (Square Kilometre Array Observatory) | WA Outback

South Murchison | 2:1 Roster | LAHA + Flights + Meals + Accom Paid
Be part of a once-in-a-generation build in remote WA

A qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineer is required for the SKAO Project, a significant initiative and international collaboration to build the world's largest and most capable radio telescopes, aimed at revolutionising our understanding of the universe.

This role is based at the Central Processing Facility, where work involves building and finishing key site infrastructure that will support data processing and operational systems for over 130,000 antennas.

The Role

  • Start Date: February 2026
  • Roster: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (until June 2026)
  • Hours: 12-hour days (6am - 6pm), every day during swing
  • Location: CPF site, approx. 400km from Geraldton, WA
  • Camp-based role: Live-in camp operating 24/7
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