Macquarie University

Macquarie University

www.mq.edu.au

Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO),
Faculty of Science and Engineering,
Macquarie University

Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO)-Macquarie is a recognised world leader in innovative scientific instrumentation, software and research. It is a special department at Macquarie University. AAO-Macquarie’s focus is on designing, building and testing advanced instrumentation for astronomical studies of deep space, Earth observation, defence and other applications. The customers include major observatories and research institutions in the USA, Europe and Asia. The staff includes more than 50 multidisciplinary engineers and scientists working on many projects simultaneously through a system of matrix management. All its major projects follow quality assurance procedures which include requirements development, model-based systems engineering, milestone reviews and acceptance testing.
https://aao.org.au