Senior Electronics Engineer

Schréder; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Schréder is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer for its EdgeMachines division to shape the next generation of outdoor edge-AI sensors deployed on street lighting. You will own electronics across architecture, schematic and PCB design, RF and cellular connectivity, sensor integration, power systems and thermal performance for harsh outdoor environments.

The role spans from concept through production, extending into test fixtures, production software, validation methods and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Strong electronics product-development experience spanning prototype, verification and production.
• Advanced schematic capture and PCB layout capability, including RF-aware and mixed-signal design.
• Hands-on EMC debugging and compliance experience, with practical antenna or cellular modem integration.

Responsibilities

• Own schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection and hardware release across digital, mixed-signal, power and RF sections.
• Bring up and debug complex embedded hardware using structured measurement and root-cause analysis.
• Design and validate high-speed interfaces, clocks and memory with SI considerations.
• Drive EMC pre-compliance and formal compliance activities.
• Advance cellular and wireless performance through antenna tuning and RF design.
• Integrate camera, microphone and environmental sensors and validate system-level performance.
• Develop power supplies, protection and thermal performance for outdoor operation.
• Write Python or C/C++ tools for test automation and engineering analysis.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturers on production support and change control.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

RF & cellular

Embedded hardware bring-up

DFM/DFT

Power systems

Thermal management

Python/C++ tooling

Test fixtures

Production support

Manufacturer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

SolidWorks

RF test equipment

VNA

Job description

Design the hardware that makes streetlights smart

Schréder is a leading provider of global lighting solutions, serving customers across the commercial, industrial and public sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, technology and sustainability, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and exceptional customer service.

EdgeMachines is our edge-AI sensing division, and it is where lighting infrastructure becomes intelligent. We build compact, low-power sensors that turn ordinary streetlights into a privacy-first, real-time data network. Mounted on infrastructure cities already own, our sensors read traffic, parking, air quality, noise and crowd movement, and process every bit of it directly on the device, so raw data never leaves the street. This is smart-city sensing without the bandwidth, the cost or the privacy trade-offs, already deployed in cities across Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to help shape the next generation of these outdoor edge-AI products, from early concept through to production.

Job Description

This is a broad, hands-on senior role. You will take ownership of the electronics across architecture, schematic and PCB design, RF and cellular connectivity, sensor integration, power systems, thermal performance and long-term reliability, for products that live outdoors on streetlights in demanding conditions. The role deliberately extends beyond the PCB into the practical engineering that gets a product built well: test fixtures, production software, validation methods and manufacturing processes.

You will have significant influence over product architecture, engineering standards, design-for-manufacture, and the reliability of hardware deployed at scale in the field.

It will suit an engineer who enjoys working across disciplines: reviewing a complex design one day, debugging hardware in the lab the next, working through enclosure and thermal trade-offs with mechanical engineers, and resolving issues on the production line.

What you will do

• Own schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, design reviews and hardware release across digital, mixed-signal, power and RF sections, balancing cost, robustness, DFM and DFT
• Bring up and debug complex embedded hardware using structured measurement and root-cause analysis
• Design and validate high-speed interfaces, clocks, memory, cameras and other signal-integrity-sensitive circuits
• Drive EMC pre-compliance and formal compliance activities, using test results to guide practical design improvements
• Advance cellular and wireless performance through antenna tuning, placement, matching, grounding, shielding and enclosure-aware RF design
• Integrate camera, microphone, environmental and radar sensors, and validate their electrical and system-level performance
• Develop power supplies, protection, low-power behaviour and thermal performance for reliable outdoor operation
• Use CAD and 3D printing to develop enclosures, mounts, seals, prototypes, assembly aids and test jigs
• Manage component lifecycle, availability, alternates and obsolescence risk
• Build factory fixtures and automated workflows for programming, functional test, calibration, RF checks, traceability and reporting
• Write practical Python or C/C++ tools for test automation, DFM and engineering analysis
• Partner directly with suppliers and manufacturers on production support, yield optimisation and engineering change control

Qualifications

• Strong electronics product-development experience spanning prototype, verification and production
• Advanced schematic capture and PCB layout capability, including RF-aware and mixed-signal design
• Hands-on EMC debugging and compliance experience, and practical antenna or cellular modem integration experience
• Confidence with oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, VNAs, logic analysers and electronic loads
• Practical mechanical design skills, and enough software ability to automate engineering and manufacturing tasks
• A methodical, ownership-driven approach and the ability to collaborate across software, hardware and manufacturing

Beneficial

• Connectivity and RF: LTE-M / NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, Wi-SUN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GNSS
• Interfaces, firmware and high-speed design: USB, camera MIPI CSI buses, digital audio, embedded firmware, or high-speed digital signal design
• Standards and compliance: RCM / CE / FCC / RED, or Zhaga Book 18 / D4i
• Outdoor products and manufacturing: IP-rated or outdoor products, PCBA production, or yield improvement
• Genuine ownership from concept through to field deployment, not a slice of someone else's design
• A complete, real-world product spanning outdoor electronics, embedded Linux, edge AI, wireless connectivity, cloud services and manufacturing
• Hardware you design, deployed on lighting infrastructure in cities worldwide through Schréder's global reach
• The autonomy and pace of a small, practical engineering team, with the backing and stability of a global leader
• Hybrid working, based in Sydney

Additional Information

Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivitygoes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainabilityand the environment.Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun.