Electronics Engineer

Skyborne Technologies; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyborne Technologies Pty. is a Defence Tech company based in Brisbane, Australia, delivering robotics, autonomous systems and AI defence solutions.

The Electronics Engineer will lead high-level hardware tasks under the Electronics Lead. Responsibilities include PCB schematic capture, component library creation, prototype assembly (0402 capable), wiring harness work, bench and field testing of Skyborne UAS platforms, and QA procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3+ years in electronics design development environment.
• Proficient use of Altium Designer.
• 2D/3D CAD experience (AutoCAD / SolidWorks).
• SMD soldering to 0402 and ICs (TSSOP).
• Experience making cable harnesses and crimping contacts to 1.25mm pitch.

Responsibilities

• PCB schematic capture and layout design using Altium Designer.
• Component library creation.
• Prototype PCB assembly and modification (0402, SMD).
• Wiring harness assembly.
• Bench, Hardware-in-the-loop, and field testing of Skyborne UAS platforms.
• QA procedures for prototype PCBs.
• Troubleshooting hardware with or without schematics.
• Design of automated PCB testing procedures using lab equipment.
• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, RS485, CAN.
• Participating in architecture, schematic and layout design reviews.
• Undertake tasks within allocated timeframes.
• Use tools such as JIRA/Atlassian Suite, GitLab, SVN.
• Collaboration with Engineering & Business Divisions.
• Travel to support field testing and demonstrations.
• Set up QA systems and advise on manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Electronics design

Altium Designer

C / modern C++

Verilog / VHDL

SMD soldering 0402

Cable harnesses

PCB layout & schematic

Troubleshooting hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Skyborne Technologies is a Defence Tech company working in the Robotics, Autonomous Systems and AI Defence industry, developing innovative robotics. The company is based in Brisbane, Australia.

Skyborne is growing within the Defence and security space to develop and produce robots, both armed and unarmed. The company's main lines of effort are the Cerberus tri-copter platform, the CODiAQ quadruped UGV and unmanned weapon systems.

About the Team

Skyborne's Research & Development team have various contracts to deliver in the short to medium term. The candidate will be placed to support the delivery of these important contracts and aid in company growth. The successful candidate will join our team at our office located in Brisbane.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Electronics Lead, the successful applicant will undertake electronics design and development activities as part of an R&D project team. The role will allow autonomy and leading of high-level engineering tasks.

As an Electronics Engineer you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

PCB schematic capture and layout design using Altium Designer

Component library creation

Prototype PCB assembly and modification by hand (comfortability working on SMD components down to 0402)

Wiring harness assembly

Bench, Hardware-in-the-loop, and field testing of Skyborne UAS platforms

Generating and following QA procedures for prototype PCBs

Troubleshooting hardware for both personal PCB designs and existing designs with and without access to schematics

Design of automated PCB testing procedures using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies and electronic loads.

Familiarity with various protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, RS485, CAN

Participating in architecture, schematic and layout design reviews

Undertake tasks within allocated timeframes

Use tools such as: JIRA/Atlassian Suite, GitLab, SVN

Facilitate collaboration with all Skyborne staff (Engineering & Business Divisions)

Local, interstate, and international travel to support field testing and customer demonstrations

Set up Quality Assurance systems

Advise on manufacturing line improvements.

What are we looking for?

Skyborne seeks applicants who exemplify a thorough R&D and manufacturing approach to tackle complex engineering problems within allocated project timelines. The applicant should positively contribute to the workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role include:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

3+ years industry in an electronics design development team environment

Proficient use of Altium Designer

2D and 3D CAD experience (AutoCAD / Solidworks)

SMD soldering ability for passives down to 0402 and ICs TSSOP

Hands on experience creating cable harnesses and crimping contacts for connectors down to 1.25mm pitch

Ability to receive constructive feedback on PCB schematics and layouts and implement accordingly

Passion for innovation and to work in a fast paced but rewarding environment

Ability to focus on specific problems and prioritise tasks in order to deliver best value to the business and stakeholders

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen to meet Defence security requirements

Eligibility and willingness to obtain an Australian Department of Defence security clearance

Experience with at least one product that has gone to manufacture

Additionally, it would be desirable that you have:

Exposure to Altium Harness Design

Experience with Verilog or VHDL FPGA code

Experience with embedded programming languages including C and modern C++

Experience with safety-critical design, certification and design to Defence / NATO standards

Data analysis capabilities

QLD Firearms Licence

Active Australian Department of Defence baseline security clearance

Next Steps

Skyborne may use various recruitment and selection tools and techniques as part of our process, such as video interviewing, online assessments, face-to-face interviews and assessment centres.

The preferred candidate may be required to complete Skyborne background checks in line with AS 4811-2022 including pre-employment verification and national police checks.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects, you MUST BE AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN to be considered for this position.