Defence Hardware Test Engineer - Hybrid, 9-Day Fortnight

Saab AB; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking an Advanced Hardware Test Engineer in Adelaide to lead testing across complex defence systems. You will design test solutions, develop plans and manage FAT and environmental qualification activities, ensuring reliability from design to delivery.

You will collaborate with Systems, Electronics, Mechanical and Quality teams, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to meet high standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing hardware through verification, validation and FAT processes.
• Ability to develop test plans, procedures and verification evidence for complex hardware.
• Experience with electrical/electronic assemblies testing using formal methodologies.
• Understanding of hardware integration, troubleshooting and fault investigation.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and Defence/aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and document hardware test jigs, fixtures and equipment for verification and FAT.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans, procedures and reports.
• Manage hardware through FAT and environmental qualification.
• Review designs for testability (DFT/DFM) considerations.
• Investigate test failures and implement corrective actions with design teams.
• Maintain product structures in ERP/PLM to support manufacturing and quality.

Skills

Test planning

Hardware troubleshooting

Verification & validation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics degree

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Saab Australia is seeking an Advanced Hardware Test Engineer in Adelaide to lead testing across complex defence systems. You will design test solutions, develop plans and manage FAT and environmental qualification activities, ensuring reliability from design to delivery.

You will collaborate with Systems, Electronics, Mechanical and Quality teams, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to meet high standards and regulatory requirements.