Field Technician — Directed-Energy Laser Systems

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

Job summary

EOS in Canberra is seeking an experienced technician to join the Directed Energy group. You will build, integrate and maintain complex electro‑mechanical and optical systems, and operate them on the range during trials, demonstrations and customer engagements.

This role suits someone with a trade qualification or Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline, at least five years in build/integration/test/maintenance, and proven experience in a military or range environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in build, integration, test or maintenance of complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience in a military, weapons or range environment with range safety familiarity.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and fault‑find with meters and diagnostic tools.
• Proven record of operating complex equipment under supervision and in the field.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and integrate laser system hardware across subsystems to drawings and instructions.
• Fabricate, terminate and test cables and mechanical assemblies to defence quality standards.
• Set up and operate the system during lab tests, range trials and live demonstrations.
• Perform first/second line maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs including recalibration.
• Transport, set up and pack down systems for range activities and field deployments.
• Maintain records and feed issues back to engineering with actionable detail.
• Improve work instructions, maintenance procedures and training material from hands‑on experience.
• Uphold safety on shop floor and range per Work Health and Safety Act.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Diagnostics with multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Field work

Laser/optical systems handling

Education

Trade qualification or Advanced Diploma in electrical/electronic/mechanical/mechatronic

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscope

Wiring diagrams

Job description

EOS in Canberra is seeking an experienced technician to join the Directed Energy group. You will build, integrate and maintain complex electro‑mechanical and optical systems, and operate them on the range during trials, demonstrations and customer engagements.

This role suits someone with a trade qualification or Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline, at least five years in build/integration/test/maintenance, and proven experience in a military or range environment.