Design and test PCBs for advanced UAV electronic systems Collaborate on embedded hardware integration and validation Solve complex design challenges in defence-grade environments
An Australian technology company focused on UAV and drone development is hiring Electronic Systems Engineers to join their growing multidisciplinary R&D team in Adelaide .
You'll work on the full electronic design lifecycle, supporting the development of airborne systems by designing, testing, and integrating key PCB assemblies and embedded electronic subsystems. These platforms are developed for real-world defence and aerospace applications where reliability, size, and performance are critical.
This role would suit an engineer who enjoys hands-on circuit design and systems-level thinking, especially in fast-paced, hardware-focused environments.
This is a full-time, Adelaide-based role in a hands-on engineering team working on cutting-edge unmanned systems. If you're a practical thinker who enjoys solving complex design challenges with real-world impact, this could be a great fit.
For interstate candidates, full relocation to Adelaide is required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and layout of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for UAV platforms
* Select components and develop circuits involving power regulation, communications, and sensor integration
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including EMC/EMI
* Collaborate with embedded software engineers to integrate and test complete systems
* Support prototyping, bring-up, and debugging of new boards and systems
* Contribute to full system design by understanding how different PCBs interact within the platform
Requirements:
* Experience in PCB design and schematic capture
* Understanding of DC-DC power conversion and embedded electronics
* Familiarity with EMI/EMC principles in board-level design
* Knowledge of how hardware fits into complete embedded systems
* Comfortable with lab work: oscilloscopes, soldering, board rework, and validation
Desirable but not mandatory:
* Experience in aerospace, UAV, or automotive industries
* Exposure to ruggedised or safety-critical electronics
* Understanding of embedded software or firmware fundamentals
* Familiarity with compliance testing and documentation
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