Production Technician - Electronics

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; Queensland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Queensland is seeking a Production Technician - Electronics to support the LAND 400 Phase 2 program. This role involves assembly, testing, and inspection of high-quality electronic equipment. The ideal candidate should have completed a Certificate III in electronics and possess strong skills in fault localisation. The position offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits, including long weekends and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Uniforms, tools, and training provided

Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight

Access to exclusive employee discounts

Market leading parental leave

Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronics/optics maintenance or production environments.
• Experience in fault localisation in electronic circuits and devices.
• Eligibility for an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and inspect electronic and optical equipment.
• Perform functional and diagnostic testing using specialised test equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Electronics technician

Fine motor skills

Analogue and digital circuit technology

Fault localisation

Education

Certificate III or higher as an electronics technician

Job description

Overview

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 ensures 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, and they maintain and calibrate production and test equipment. Collaboration with engineering and quality teams ensures efficient workflow and issue resolution.

About your new team

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

Taking Responsibility

Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) support our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.

Qualifications

• 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.

Our inclusive culture

Rheinmetall fosters a culture of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion for all employees and provides a safe and secure work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and supported to bring their unique self to work every day.

We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value for our clients, our people and our community.

Next steps: apply now. This role requires a Defence clearance, only Australian Citizens are eligible. It is subject to ITAR (International Traffic Arms Regulations). See https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances for more information.

Applications close: 19 October 2025. We welcome applicants who may not meet every requirement and encourage you to apply.