Field Service Engineer – Defence Maritime Tech (Darwin)

Kinexus; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Darwin to maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electronic systems on Defence maritime platforms. You will support field operations and contribute to product and system improvements in a hands-on, hands-on engineering environment where no two days are the same.

The role focuses on ensuring reliability, mission-ready capability and continuous improvements across dynamic Defence projects, with opportunities to influence system

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting complex mechanical and electronic systems.
• Strong fault-finding skills using electronic test equipment and diagnostic equipment.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience improving the reliability and maintainability of operational equipment.
• Hands-on experience building, maintaining or repairing mechanical and electronic systems.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced fault finding and root cause analysis across mechanical and electronic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on Defence maritime platforms and associated equipment.
• Diagnose technical issues using a range of electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to support complex troubleshooting activities.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Support field operations, testing, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to deliver reliable, mission-ready capability.

Skills

Fault-finding

Schematics reading

Autonomous work

Hands-on engineering

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Kinexus is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Darwin to maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electronic systems on Defence maritime platforms. You will support field operations and contribute to product and system improvements in a hands-on, hands-on engineering environment where no two days are the same.

The role focuses on ensuring reliability, mission-ready capability and continuous improvements across dynamic Defence projects, with opportunities to influence system