Advanced Hardware Test Engineer

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Advanced Hardware Test Engineer in Adelaide to lead verification, validation and FAT for mission-critical defence systems. You will design test jigs, execute test plans and manage products through qualification stages.

You will collaborate with hardware, systems, quality and manufacturing teams to ensure robust performance across environmental conditions. A strong background in hardware test methodologies and EMI/EMC testing is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and document hardware test jigs and fixtures for verification and production acceptance.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans, procedures, reports and acceptance documentation.
• Manage hardware products through FAT, environmental qualification and verification activities.
• Review hardware designs for DFT/DFM considerations.
• Support EMI/EMC, vibration, shock and environmental qualification testing to Defence standards.
• Investigate test failures and perform root cause analysis with design teams.
• Develop and maintain product structures and engineering data within ERP/PLM environments to support manufacturing and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hardware test planning

Verification & validation

Root cause analysis

Environmental testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics engineering degree

Tools

ERP/PLM workflows

EMC/EMI testing equipment

Job description

Advanced Hardware Test Engineer opportunity – Adelaide, SA

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology. For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world‑class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact. If you're looking for challenging work, cutting‑edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Up to 6 weeks leave
• 14% employer superannuation contribution
• Free Income Protection Insurance

The role

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Hardware Test Engineer to play a key role in the verification, validation, integration and acceptance of complex mission‑critical defence systems. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and development of hardware test solutions, test jigs and fixtures, execution of verification and validation activities, and management of products through environmental qualification and factory acceptance testing. This position offers the opportunity to influence product quality from design through to delivery, ensuring systems perform reliably in demanding operational environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on testing, problem solving and working closely with hardware, systems, quality and manufacturing teams across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and document hardware test jigs, fixtures and test equipment to support verification, validation and production acceptance activities.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans, procedures, reports and acceptance documentation.
• Manage hardware products through factory acceptance testing (FAT), environmental qualification and verification activities.
• Review hardware designs for Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) considerations.
• Support EMI/EMC, vibration, shock and environmental qualification testing to relevant Defence and Military Standards.
• Investigate test failures, perform root cause analysis and work with design teams to implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain product structures and engineering data within ERP/PLM environments to support manufacturing, procurement and quality requirements.
• Contribute to technical reviews, design verification reviews and customer acceptance activities.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electronics, Mechanical, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

About you

• Experience managing hardware products through verification, validation and factory acceptance testing activities.
• Proven ability to develop test plans, procedures, reports and verification evidence for complex hardware systems.
• Experience testing electrical and electronic assemblies using formal engineering and test methodologies.
• Strong understanding of hardware integration, troubleshooting and fault investigation techniques.
• Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, including shock, vibration, temperature and humidity testing.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and compliance within Defence, aerospace, maritime or other highly regulated industries.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, schematics and engineering documentation.
• Experience working within a structured engineering lifecycle and configuration‑controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or a related Engineering discipline.
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Australia.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level.

Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9‑day fortnight will be considered for this role.

What you will be part of Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here. We’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex‑service personnel, veterans and their families. At Saab, you’ll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions. What makes that difference possible? You. We’re a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with operations around the world. Empowered by our talented people, we combine deep expertise and continuous innovation – investing one‑fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow’s challenges today. But technology alone doesn’t create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that’s what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You’ll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.