Integration & Test Engineer

Silentium Defence; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Silentium Defence in Australia is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer to own system integration and testing across hardware, software and firmware. You will plan, execute and document tests, investigate faults and provide evidence that systems meet requirements, with a focus on reliability and quality.

You’ll collaborate with development and production teams, strengthen test automation and regression testing, and contribute to Defence-focused radar capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or systems engineering is required.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to write clear technical plans, procedures and reports.
• Strong communication, planning and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integration and test strategies, plans, and test parameters.
• Integrate and test hardware, software, and firmware across complex radar systems.
• Design, set up and maintain test environments for development and verification.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and fixtures to improve coverage.
• Analyse results and communicate findings through technical reports.
• Investigate faults with engineers to support resolution and verify fixes.
• Plan and conduct factory acceptance testing for customer delivery.
• Improve integration and testing processes while supporting standards and safety practices.

Skills

System integration

Test planning

Regression testing

Test automation

Hardware-software integration

RF/Radar knowledge

Technical reporting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or systems engineering

Tools

Linux

Scripting languages

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Bring complex systems together. Prove their performance. Help protect those who matter.

At Silentium Defence, we develop advanced passive radar and sensing technology that supports Defence and national security. We’re looking for an Integration & Test Engineer to help ensure our products perform reliably, from development through to customer acceptance.

If you enjoy working across hardware, software and firmware, investigating challenging problems and turning test results into better products, this is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution.

Your opportunity

You’ll take ownership of system integration and testing, bringing structure, clear processes and technical rigour to how we verify product quality, functionality and performance.

Working closely with development and production teams, you’ll plan and execute testing, investigate faults and provide evidence that our systems meet their requirements. You’ll also help strengthen test automation and regression testing as our products evolve.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement integration and test strategies, plans, procedures and clearly defined test parameters.
• Integrate and test hardware, software and firmware across complex radar systems.
• Design, set up and maintain test environments that support development, verification and acceptance activities.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts, equipment and jigs to improve test coverage, consistency and efficiency.
• Analyse results, identify patterns and communicate findings through clear technical reports.
• Investigate faults and product issues, working with engineers to support resolution and verify fixes.
• Plan and conduct factory acceptance testing to support customer delivery and project completion.
• Improve integration and testing processes while supporting quality standards, applicable requirements and safe working practices.

What you’ll bring

You’re methodical, curious and comfortable getting hands-on with complex technical systems. You take pride in thorough testing, clear documentation and practical solutions supported by evidence.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or systems engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to write clear technical plans, procedures and reports.
• Strong communication, planning and prioritisation skills.
• A collaborative approach to working with engineers across disciplines and experience levels.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.

We’d also value experience with:

• Automated regression testing and test automation frameworks.
• At least two years’ experience in integration and/or test engineering.
• Linux and scripting languages.
• Integration and testing of complex hardware and software systems.
• RF or radar technology.
• Defence projects and ASDEFCON requirements.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance

Why Silentium Defence?

Contribute to technology with a clear purpose: to protect those who matter.

You’ll work across engineering disciplines, see how your findings improve real products and help shape the testing practices behind reliable radar capability. We value teamwork, innovation, creativity, integrity and decisions grounded in data.

We Are Innovators, problem solvers, and leaders in our field, dedicated to making a real impact on a global

Silentium Defence is a rapidly growing, Australian-born business working at the cutting edge of advanced technology capability.

Our world-leading passive radar sensors empower defence, space, and commercial customers to see without being seen, enabling them to protect what matters most with unparalleled precision and reliability.

Why work with us

We’re doing hard things. Each and every one of us is empowered with responsibility and plays an integral role in the growth of our business. Here, hard work translates into real-world impact, and every contribution counts.

But it’s not all work—our culture is built on celebrating achievements, supporting one another, and providing opportunities to explore everyone’s full potential.