At Randstad Defence, we’re proud to be partnering with Electro Optic Systems (EOS)—a leading force in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced defence systems— currently seeking a Principal Electronics Design Engineer to join their team in Canberra to support their growth. If you have exceptional problem-solving abilities, technical and practical skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical projects.
About the role:
As a Principal Electronics Design Engineer you will provide technical leadership and guide a team of electronics professionals, driving the design and development of advanced electronics systems within EOS Defence Systems. Your role will be hands-on, technically challenging,and critical to the success of high-profile defence projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, delivering quality project outcomes on time and within budget.
* Design, analyse and develop high-speed digital and analogue circuits, harnesses, embedded systems and control systems.
* Conduct schematic and PCB design (preferably using Altium Designer) and simulate electronic designs using tools such as SPICE.
* Apply DFX principles and perform thorough documentation, verification and validation.
* Collaborate with systems, mechanical and software engineers to ensure cohesive system designs.
* Mentor and support engineers while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
* Develop, review and maintain design specifications, work plans and engineering reports.
About You:
You will be a confident and experienced electronics engineer capable of ownership of delivering electronics designs aligned with the product development goals, supporting the full engineering lifecycle - from concept and design through to integration, testing and final delivery.
Key Attributes:
* Strategic thinker
* Technical expert
* Problem solver
* Thrive in a cross-functional matrix organisation
Qualifications and Experience:
* 10+ years’ electronics engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior or mentoring role
* Expertise in high-speed circuit design, motor control, and embedded systems
* Strong command of Altium Designer, SPICE and other design tools
* Experience across the engineering lifecycle, from concept through to delivery
* Deep understanding of analogue/digital circuits, FPGAs, microcontrollers,
* DSPs, and communication buses (I2C, CAN, SPI, Ethernet)
* Experience with DFMEA and robust V&V practices
* Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field
* Currently hold or ability to obtain a Chartered Professional Engineering Status
In order to be considered for this role, Australian citizenship is essential in order to be eligible for Defence clearances!
Ready to Apply?
“Join EOS and help shape the future of defence technology. Apply now through Randstad by clicking “apply now” or send an email to Lorraine Kenny at lorraine.kenny@randstad.com.au
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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