Senior Electronics Engineer

About the Role
My client is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Electronics Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge hardware systems for high-fidelity military vehicle driver simulation. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for delivering innovative and reliable electronics solutions—including driver cabin instrumentation, custom PCBs, and system-level electrical architecture. As the Senior Electronics Engineer, you will guide a team of engineers and technicians, ensure high-quality hardware outcomes, and play a critical role in shaping the next generation of their  Reconfigurable Driver Simulator (RDS) platform.

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge military simulation systems with national and international impact
• Be part of a growing Australian company leading in defence simulation technology
• Collaborate in a high-performance team within a world-class innovation environment
• Enjoy the flexibility and influence of working in a focused, agile organisation

• Lead and mentor a team of electronics engineers and technicians.
• Design and document system-level electrical architectures for the RDS and its sub-systems.
• Develop reusable and modular electrical designs aligned with project and platform requirements.
• Oversee schematic design, PCB layout (using Altium), fabrication, and integration testing of custom driver instrument panels.
• Develop system, sub-system, and component-level specifications aligned with systems engineering practices.

• Design, simulate, and test electronic systems including power distribution, digital/analog circuitry, and communication interfaces.
• Create cabling designs for AC/DC power, signal, and control systems.
• Select components optimised for performance, cost, reliability, and availability.
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance and apply best practices for PCB layout and cable management.
• Drive design for manufacturability, testability, and maintainability.

• Develop both manual and automated test systems for validating electronic hardware.
• Create clear and accurate BOMs and technical documentation to support manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Support prototyping, testing, production rollout, and troubleshooting of electronic systems.
• Assist with transitioning new designs to production and maintaining legacy systems.
• Participate in customer site visits to survey vehicles for future simulator cabin replications.

• Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams including RF, mechanical, and production engineers.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary technology, IP, and innovative design solutions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware design and development
• Proficiency in PCB design and layout using Altium
• Solid experience in digital and analog circuit design
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC design practices
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems and safety-critical hardware
• Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, RS-485, TCP/UDP)
• Demonstrated ability to lead hardware projects from concept to production
• Knowledge of relevant Australian and international electronics standards

• Experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Proficiency in C++ or embedded software development
• Familiarity with defence or simulation technologies

• Deliver compliant, high-quality hardware designs that meet scope and customer requirements
• Advance in-house PCB prototyping and electronic production capabilities
• Build internal capabilities toward a mature, production-ready hardware engineering function
• Provide accurate design effort estimations and maintain engineering metrics
• Report monthly on team progress and key milestones