Join Saab Australia as a Senior Hardware Engineer (Electrical/Electronic)!
About The Role
Join Saab Australia as a Senior Hardware Engineer (Electrical/Electronic)! Saab Australia is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Naval Combat Systems division on a two-year fixed term contract.
In this key role, you will lead the design, development, documentation, testing, and integration of advanced electrical/electronic hardware solutions that meet both internal and external customer requirements.
You will act as a technical leader within the Hardware team, mentoring and coaching others while delivering cutting-edge solutions that support mission-critical Defence capability.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.
We work in a fast-paced, demanding, challenging as well as time sensitive environment; we’re diverse, global, resilient, adaptable and agile, therefore the ability to solve problems is critical.
This position also offers Flexible working options and a 9 Day Fortnight.
The opportunity
As the Senior Hardware Engineer, you will be accountable for:
- Developing hardware architectures and product roadmaps for existing, new, or evolving systems.
- Designing and documenting electrical/electronic solutions aligned to customer and program requirements.
- Acting as the subject matter expert for electrical/electronic hardware products.
- Leading the selection, integration, and testing of procured specialist hardware items and equipment.
- Reviewing and approving hardware designs and engineering artefacts for internal and external reviews.
- Developing hardware product structures in ERP/PLM environments, ensuring quality data for procurement and production.
- Leading resolution of technical issues, risks, and performance challenges.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and Defence customers.
- Providing technical mentoring and coaching to hardware engineers within the team.
- Ensuring compliance with Saab’s engineering processes, quality management systems, and safety standards.
About You
Experience & Skills:
- Demonstrated experience developing new hardware solutions from concept to delivery.
- Strong experience with hardware design methodologies, development, testing, and implementation.
- Proven ability to write and review technical documentation that supports engineering requirements and Defence deliverables.
- Experience using ERP/PLM systems to manage hardware structures and engineering data.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong ability to mentor and support junior engineers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to deliver innovative technical solutions.
- Broad knowledge of technology and trends in the hardware engineering discipline.
Desirable
- Extensive cross-discipline hardware engineering experience.
- Knowledge of configuration management principles and tools.
Qualification and Memberships:
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
- Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registration.
- Eligibility for RPEQ registration (Electrical Engineer).
Personal Attributes:
- Customer-focused, with a commitment to delivering capability that meets operational needs.
- Adaptable and able to embrace new tasks, technologies, and processes.
- Organised, with strong skills in planning, scheduling, and prioritisation.
- Resilient under pressure and capable of meeting strict deadlines.
- A supportive team member who can motivate, mentor, and guide others.
- Dedicated to continuous learning and development.
- Aligned to Saab’s values and behaviours.
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Senior Electrical Engineer
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