The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to play a key role in the development of our next-generation UAV platforms. You will take ownership of the electronics hardware and avionics for two UAV platforms, with responsibilities including:
- Design, development, integration, testing, and ongoing support of VTOL UAV avionics systems
- Designing new printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for long-range VTOL hybrid RPAS
- Developing cost-effective and reliable interconnect solutions
- Sourcing, qualifying, and integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom avionics components
- Refining existing designs for improved reliability, usability, and maintainability
- Collaborating with procurement to ensure timely component delivery
- Performing make-vs-buy assessments and overseeing outsourced engineering efforts
- Defining system and component-level requirements
- Creating and executing test procedures to verify and validate your designs, at the prototype stage and in production
- Ensuring compliance with internal, regulatory, and customer requirements
- Supporting and/or leading root cause analysis (RCA) activities
- Developing leadership skills as a senior member of the engineering team
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency with ECAD design tools (preferably Altium) for PCB development, including schematics, layout, aerospace standards, and troubleshooting
- Ability to design manufacturable, reliable, lightweight, tightly packaged and cost-effective PCBAs, peripherals and cable and wire assemblies
- Experience integrating avionics, datalink, and payload subsystems on UAV platforms
- Knowledge of electric propulsion, electronic speed controllers, and battery systems, as well as integrating ICE engines and power management of charging systems
- Understanding of RF and datalink hardware selection, analysis, integration, and testing
- Familiarity with lab equipment like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
- Working knowledge of embedded communication protocols (including CAN), avionics components, autonomous systems, and rapid manufacturing tools
- Strong understanding of design methodologies for reliability, usability, and manufacturability
- Excellent communication skills across all levels (internal/external)
- Understanding of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and mitigation techniques
- Experience with embedded software/firmware development (preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) and 10+ years of experience (a plus)
The Ideal Candidate
- Enthusiastic and responsible team player with a meticulous attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and ability to manage demanding projects
- Thrives in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment with a focus on quality
- Excellent communication skills across disciplines, leadership, and external contacts
- Self-motivated and independent with a positive and collaborative approach
- Experience in aerospace electronics preferred, with mechatronics experience also considered
- Curiosity and self-motivation to understand how electronics affect other aspects of the RPAS such as mechanical packaging, weight budget, manufacturing costs and user experience
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary
- Rewarding and challenging projects with autonomy
- Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding company
- Generous benefits package with professional development, social club, and ESOP
- Must be eligible to work in Australia (trial period in Sydney required for non-residents)
How to Apply
If you are a highly motivated engineer looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@carbonix.com.au explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team.
