Electronics Design Engineer

Electro Optic Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro Optic Systems seeks an Electronics Design Engineer to apply advanced analog and digital circuit design across the full lifecycle—from concept development through integration, testing and delivery. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturable, cost‑effective subsystems.

The role emphasizes rigorous design reviews, V&V activities, and thorough documentation. Strong autonomy and communication skills are essential for success in a multi‑disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics design.
• In-depth knowledge of digital and analog circuit design.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Experience across design, integration, test, and sustainment lifecycles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with engineering software, databases and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Hardware Design & Simulation: Design analog and digital circuits; schematic/PCB capture.
• Circuit Simulation: Model and validate circuits before prototyping.
• Design Optimization: Consider DFM, DFA and cost constraints.
• Prototyping: Build and test prototype circuits and wiring harnesses.
• Lifecycle, Integration & Testing: Apply practices from concept to sustainment; perform V&V activities.
• Collaboration & Project Support: Align with system engineers; collaborate across disciplines; maintain design plans.
• Documentation & Governance: Document designs and support design reviews.

Skills

3+ years experience

Analog & digital circuit design

Autonomy

Engineering lifecycle

Communication & collaboration

Software & data tools

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.

Job Summary

The Electronics Design Engineer will apply technical engineering knowledge to design, simulate, and test complex analog and digital circuits. This role covers the full engineering lifecycle from concept development through to integration, testing, and delivery. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective, and high-quality electronic subsystems.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Design & Simulation

• Schematic & PCB Capture: Design robust analog and digital circuits using advanced engineering software.
• Circuit Simulation: Model and simulate electrical circuits to ensure performance before physical prototyping.
• Design Optimization: Account for Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost constraints.
• Prototyping: Build and test prototype electronic circuits, wiring harnesses, and associated systems.

Lifecycle, Integration & Testing

• Lifecycle Management: Apply engineering practices across concept development, design, integration, test, and sustainment.
• V&V Activities: Execute test, evaluation, characterisation, verification, and validation of subsystems with test engineers.
• Design Sign-off: Conduct rigorous test activities to verify requirements and formally sign off on designs.
• Diagnostics: Perform research, diagnostics, and hardware troubleshooting on equipment and prototypes.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Systems Alignment: Partner with System and Project Engineers to ensure hardware meets overall project requirements.
• Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork: Work with other engineering disciplines to deliver cohesive, complete system designs.
• Planning: Develop, review, update, and modify electrical design plans alongside project work schedules.
• Problem Solving: Resolve design issues, focusing on manufacturing effort, repeatability, and failure analysis.

Documentation & Governance

• Technical Writing: Document designs, calculations, design options, justifications, and engineering decisions.
• Design Reviews: Prepare technical documentation to conduct and support formal design reviews.
• Product Analysis: Provide detailed electronics design analyses to support broader product development activities.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar electronics design role.
• Circuit Design: In-depth knowledge of both digital and analog circuit design.
• Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Engineering Lifecycle: Demonstrated experience spanning design, integration, test, and sustainment.
• Soft Skills: Collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and strong problem-solving aptitude.
• Computer Literacy: Advanced computer skills, including engineering design software, databases, and spreadsheets.

Desirable Criteria

• CAD Tools: High-level expertise in circuit design using Altium Designer is most desirable.
• Hardware Architecture: Expertise in embedded microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs.
• Communication Protocols: Knowledge of communication buses (e.g., I2C, CAN, SPI, Ethernet).
• Environment: Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams in structured product development.
• Industry Sector: Prior experience working within the Defence sector.