Job Title: Electronics Engineering Lead
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electronics Engineering Lead to lead the development of cutting-edge hardware systems for high-fidelity military vehicle driver simulation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership & System Design
* Lead and mentor a team of electronics engineers and technicians.
* Design and document system-level electrical architectures for 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.
Required Skills & Experience
* 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.
Desirable Skills - Not Essential
* Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
* Proficiency in C++ or embedded software development.
* Familiarity with defence or simulation technologies.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
* 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.
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