Avionics Hardware Engineer
Creating Technology to Improve and Protect our Way of Life
Inovor Technologies is a proudly Australian space and defence company at the forefront of spacecraft design and manufacturing. We are looking for an Avionics Hardware Engineer who thrives on the rigorous design challenges of space systems? Do you want your electronics expertise to power spacecraft that protect Australia's interests and advance our understanding of Earth from orbit?
Join our team at Lot Fourteen, Adelaide - Australia's space innovation hub where you will design spacecraft avionics hardware for Inovor's Australian and international spacecraft customers.
Why This Role is Different:
* Design Avionics Systems for Inovor's CubeSat and Smallsat Apogee, Apogee XL and Australis Space solutions.
* Work across our vertically integrated Avionics stack by designing and manufacturing complete spacecraft systems – Flight Computers, Guidance Navigation and Control Systems, Power Systems and Payload Processing Computers.
* Experience the full product lifecycle from concept to on-orbit operations.
* Collaborate with Australia's brightest space engineers and scientists.
* Contribute to both defence and commercial space missions.
How You Will Contribute to Australia's Space Future
The role below is designed to give you an idea of the impact you will make. There will be many more exciting and innovative challenges ahead.
* Design Mission-Critical Avionics Systems - Architect, validate, and deliver flight computers, ADCS, EPS, and payload interfaces for Inovor's Apogee, Apogee XL, and Australis spacecraft.
* Lead Technical Excellence - Work with the Electronics Team Lead to evaluate development scope, schedule, and risk while taking ownership of specific avionics units throughout their complete lifecycle.
* Support Space Operations – Evaluate the performance of your hardware through spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test Phases and conduct in-orbit test and analysis.
* Own Spacecraft Subsystems - Take full responsibility and ownership of specific avionics units, from concept through on-orbit operations.
* Lead Technical Reviews - Drive and support spacecraft, subsystem, and unit design reviews that ensure mission success and technical excellence.
* Failure Analysis - Lead investigations various formal techniques to identify the root-cause of complex problems and prevent future failures.
* Pioneer New Technologies - Lead concept studies, trade studies, and design analysis for cutting-edge research and development activities.
* Drive Integration Excellence - Support Assembly, Integration, and Test of spacecraft systems in laboratory, cleanroom, and third-party facilities.
* Contribute to Mission Success - Work closely with Project Delivery Teams, Project Managers and System Architects to deliver complete solutions.
What Makes This Opportunity Extraordinary
Complete Spacecraft Portfolio - Work across Inovor's full range of Apogee, Apogee XL and Australis Class Spacecraft.
Vertically Integrated Technology – Inovor's Spacecraft utilise nearly 100% in-house developed hardware. From Concept to Printed Circuit Boards to Manufacturing and testing you will have a chance to contribute to it all.
Mission Impact - Your work directly contributes to the design of Australian sovereign space systems. Working with leaders in advanced manufacturing in Australia you will contribute to Australia's Technology future.
Career Growth – Become a leader in Avionics Hardware design in Australia's space industry as it enters a phase of commercial growth.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Education: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline
* Design Excellence: Proven experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation, and hands-on prototyping.
* Technical Communication: Experience preparing technical documentation including design specifications, verification plans, test procedures, and engineering analysis reports.
* Electronics Experience: Early or mid-career engineer with electronics or space systems design experience.
* Systems Integration: End-to-end product development experience, from requirements through to product roll-out.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
* Electronics Expertise: Demonstrated experience in one or more of Embedded Processing Systems including 32 and 64-bit Arm Microcontroller and Microprocessor platforms, image sensor interface design or RF Communication system design for UHF, S-Band and X-Band.
* Development Tools: Competence with version control systems (Git, SVN) and collaborative development practices.
* Problem-Solving: Demonstrated resilience and systematic approach to solving complex technical challenges under pressure.
* Reliability Engineering: Experience with Design for Reliability (DFR), DFMEA, component derating, worst-case analysis, and fault tolerance techniques.
* Test & Validation: Hands-on experience with Electronics testing both at a circuit board and assembly level.
* Safety Standards: Knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO and space engineering standards (ECSS, NASA-STD, GSFC-STD-7000A).
* Multi-Domain Skills: Experience with embedded software, firmware development, FPGA/HDL programming, and RF system design are highly.
* Industry Experience: Previous work in aerospace, defence, automotive, or other high-reliability industries.
* Advanced Analysis: Circuit simulation (SPICE), thermal analysis, power budget analysis, and EMC/EMI considerations.
* Project Management: Ability to work in and support the creation of agile and waterfall project management frameworks.
About Inovor Technologies
Inovor Technologies is a world-leading supplier of next generation small satellite technology and subsystems based in Adelaide, South Australia. Our primary focus is turnkey spacecraft mission delivery services for government, defence, and commercial customers, along with specialist engineering services in the electronic warfare domain. Inovor has capabilities to build satellites of various sizes for a wide range of missions including space domain awareness, Earth imaging, communications, climate science, AgTech, scientific experimentation, and more. Inovor also provides specialist services to Defence in the Electronic Warfare and Space Domain Awareness areas. As a trusted partner for Defence, Inovor's proactive approach to technological advancement aligns with their vision to continuously push the boundaries of space and defence capabilities.
Our Values
* We are very passionate about space
* We value work/life balance and provide a flexible working environment to recruit and retain the best people.
* We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote a diverse and safe workplace environment.
* We strongly encourage women, people from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel to apply.
* We support applications from individuals returning from a career break, such as parental leave, who are eager to re-engage with the field.
Position Details
Reports to: Electronics Team Leader
Location: Inovor's Headquarters, Lot Fourteen, Adelaide
Hours: Full time, 38 hours per week (negotiable)
Remuneration: Negotiable based on experience
Citizenship: Due to defence security clearance requirements, only Australian citizens are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Please forward your resume with a maximum two-page covering letter addressing the professional competencies, essential criteria, and relevant skills and knowledge.
Your application will include the following questions:
· How many years' experience do you have as an Electronics or Avionics Hardware Engineer?
· Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
· What is your expected annual base salary?
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Ready to make your mark on Australia's space future? Join us at Inovor Technologies where your avionics expertise will power the next generation of Australian spacecraft.