Mobile Systems Engineer

Western Sydney University; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 109,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Parking salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

EAP

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Private health cover discount

Onsite childcare

Discounted fees

Job summary

Western Sydney University’s ICNS invites applications for a Full-time Fixed-Term (12 months) Engineering role at Penrith Campus. You will provide specialist engineering support to design, fabricate, integrate, test and operate fixed-wing aircraft and drone platforms for ICNS research.

You will develop airborne platforms with sensors, payloads, flight controllers and processing interfaces, conduct ground and flight testing, maintain compliant documentation, and mentor staff in manufacturing

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and training.
• Demonstrated experience designing, fabricating, assembling and operating fixed-wing aircraft and drone platforms.
• Experience using computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies to produce aircraft components and systems.
• Demonstrated capability integrating sensors, payloads, flight controllers and associated systems into airborne platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and communication skills, with experience delivering technical projects within agreed timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, integrate and test fixed-wing aircraft and drone platforms for ICNS research.
• Develop and deploy airborne platforms with sensors, payloads and flight controllers.
• Translate project requirements into practical engineering solutions and ensure safe operations.
• Conduct ground and flight testing and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide guidance to staff on manufacturing processes.

Skills

Aerospace Eng

Fixed-wing design

Drone platforms

CAD/CAM

Systems integration

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Job Description

Full-time, 12 Month Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 7. Penrith Campus with Flexible working arrangements. Salary: $108,659 – $117,202 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

The Opportunity

You will provide specialist engineering expertise to support the design, fabrication, integration, testing and operation of fixed-wing aircraft and drone platforms used in ICNS research.

You will develop and deploy custom airborne platforms, integrating sensors, research equipment, payloads, flight controllers, communication systems and processing interfaces. Your work will support autonomous aircraft, neuromorphic sensing technologies, drone-detection systems and agricultural drone applications.

You will translate research and project requirements into practical engineering solutions, conduct ground and flight testing, and maintain the documentation and procedures needed for safe, compliant operations. You will also provide technical guidance to staff using specialised manufacturing equipment and processes.

What Success Looks Like:

Design and develop reliable fixed-wing aircraft and drone platforms for research, testing and data collection.

Integrate sensors, payloads, flight controllers and processing systems into safe, functional airborne platforms.

Deliver flight-control, communication and processing interfaces that support autonomous and coordinated operations.

Plan and conduct ground and flight testing to verify performance, reliability and project outcomes.

Maintain safe, compliant aircraft operations and complete technical and engineering records.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and training.
• Demonstrated experience designing, fabricating, assembling and operating fixed-wing aircraft and drone platforms.
• Experience using computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies to produce aircraft components and systems.
• Demonstrated capability integrating sensors, payloads, flight controllers and associated systems into airborne platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and communication skills, with experience delivering technical projects within agreed timeframes.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses.
• Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

Position Enquiries: Direct to Gregory Cohen, Director, International Centre for Neuromorphic Systemsvia(emailprotected) or Ashay Dhamdhere, Engineering Projects Team Leader, ICNS via (emailprotected) .Please include the job reference code REF1897Z.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact (emailprotected).

About ICNS

The International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) is a Centre within the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development at Western Sydney University. ICNS is explicitly interdisciplinary, bringing together expertise in electrical engineering, computer science, signal processing and neuroscience.

The Centre focuses on developing neuromorphic engineering solutions to address real-world challenges and existing problems. ICNS has strong international partnerships and collaborations across the global neuromorphic engineering community.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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