Production Technician – Electronics

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Brisbane seeks a Production Technician – Electronics to assemble and test high-quality electronic and optical equipment. You will ensure compliance with technical specifications and collaborate with engineering teams. Ideal candidates possess a Certificate III in electronics and have experience in electronics maintenance. This role offers unique employee benefits including long weekends every second week. Applications close on December 5th, 2025.

Benefits

Uniforms, tools, and training provided

Long weekends every second week

Exclusive employee discounts

Market leading parental leave

Endorsed Employer for All Women

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certificate III or higher as an electronics technician.
• Proven experience in electronics or optics maintenance environment.
• Ability to obtain Australian Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and inspect electronic and optical equipment.
• Conduct functional and diagnostic testing using test equipment.
• Perform routine inspections for compliance with standards.

Skills

Electronics technician certification

Experience in electronics maintenance

Fault localisation in circuits

Analogue and digital circuit knowledge

Fine motor skills for PCBA repair

Technical knowledge of electronic systems

Ability to travel internationally

Education

Certificate III or higher in electronics

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD

The Production Technician – Electronics reports directly to the Mission Equipment Production Technical Supervisor; based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE). As a part of the global integrated Electronics Solutions team, you will work closely with the LAND 400 Phase 2 program execution team and CoA.

About the Role

The Production Technician – Electronics is responsible for the assembly, testing and inspection of high-quality electronic and optical equipment in support of the LAND 400 Phase 2 program. This role plays a key part in the production process, ensuring that all components meet technical specifications and performance standards. Technicians conduct functional and diagnostic testing using specialised test equipment. They perform routine inspections to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards, maintain and calibrate production and test equipment. Collaboration with engineering and quality teams ensures efficient workflow and issue resolution.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• The successful completion of a Certificate III or higher as an electronics technician (or equivalent – Avionics qualification highly regarded) with sound professional working experience;
• Proven experience working within an electronics and or optics (Avionics) maintenance or production environment;
• Experience in fault localisation in electronic circuits and devices;
• Professional knowledge in the field of analogue and digital circuit technology;
• Experience with fine motor skills in PCBA repair, wiring, motors and resolvers, plus other devices and systems;
• Electronic and optical systems technical knowledge;
• Ability to travel internationally when required; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Applications will close on 5th of December 2025.

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