Electronics Engineering Leader
We are seeking a seasoned Electronics Engineer to lead our team in developing cutting-edge hardware systems for high-fidelity military vehicle driver simulation.
This role requires a technical leader with expertise in electronic hardware design and development, experienced in leading projects from concept to production, and proficient in PCB design and layout using Altium.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of EMI/EMC design practices, experience with microcontroller-based systems, and knowledge of relevant Australian and international electronics standards.
1. Technical Leadership & System Design:
* 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.
2. Hardware Development:
* 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.
3. Testing, Documentation & Production Support:
* 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.
4. Collaboration & Innovation:
* Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams including RF, mechanical, and production engineers.
* Contribute to the development of proprietary technology, IP, and innovative design solutions.
Requirements:
* 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.
Benefits:
* 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.