Senior Systems Technician

Q-CTRL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a Senior Systems Technician in Sydney to support the Sensing R&D team. This full‑time, senior‑level position focuses on developing, integrating, assembling and testing quantum sensing prototypes for aerospace, defence and related applications.

You will assemble, wire and troubleshoot prototype systems, including PCBAs and cable harnesses, perform environmental and functional tests with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and data loggers, and collaborate across disciplines to

Qualifications

• The role requires strong engineering fundamentals and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Educational qualifications in electronics, mechatronics, avionics, or related field.
• Hands-on electronic/mechanical assembly and testing experience is preferred.
• Experience with system integration and environmental testing is valuable.
• Exposure to aerospace/defense contexts is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across stakeholders.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with test and measurement tools and lab practices.
• IPC standards knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, integration, assembly and testing of quantum sensing prototypes for Aerospace, Defence, and other applications.
• Assembling, wiring, and troubleshooting prototype systems, including PCBAs, cable harnesses, opto-mechanical components and laboratory test rigs.
• Performing integration, environmental and functional testing using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, dataloggers, power supplies, and other equipment.
• Collaborating with engineers and scientists across disciplines to integrate electronic and mechanical components into complex quantum sensor systems, resolving integration issues and ensuring subsystems work together reliably.
• Supporting flight and field trials, including equipment preparation, logistics, and on-site setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• The role will involve intermittent domestic and international travel, which may amount to several months per year to support field activities.
• Assisting with test planning and data collection, documenting configurations, results, and anomalies for reproducibility and traceability.
• Documenting builds, testing, wiring diagrams, and lab test procedures to ensure reproducibility and quality.
• Supplier liaison and procurement for prototype builds.
• Maintaining equipment, consumables, and safe laboratory practices.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Product mindset

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/Associate degree in electronics/mechatronics/avionics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

Data acquisition systems

IPC standards

Job description

Senior Systems Technician at Q-CTRL, Sydney. A senior-level full time position in the Sensing R&D team, listed under research.

About the team

The Sensing R&D team at Q-CTRL transforms quantum research into deployable technologies that address real-world problems. We design, build, and field-validate an array of quantum sensors that support our key products, including Ironstone Opal - our solution for GPS-denied navigation.

You don’t need a background in quantum to make an impact here. We value strong engineering fundamentals, a product mindset, and a drive to solve the hardest engineering problems in quantum sensing today.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, integration, assembly and testing of quantum sensing prototypes for Aerospace, Defence, and other applications.
• Assembling, wiring, and troubleshooting prototype systems, including PCBAs, cable harnesses, opto-mechanical components and laboratory test rigs.
• Performing integration, environmental and functional testing using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, dataloggers, power supplies, and other equipment.
• Collaborating with engineers and scientists across disciplines to integrate electronic and mechanical components into complex quantum sensor systems, resolving integration issues and ensuring subsystems work together reliably.
• Supporting flight and field trials, including equipment preparation, logistics, and on-site setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• The role will involve intermittent domestic and international travel, which may amount to several months per year to support field activities.
• Assisting with test planning and data collection, documenting configurations, results, and anomalies for reproducibility and traceability.
• Documenting builds, testing, wiring diagrams, and lab test procedures to ensure reproducibility and quality.
• Supplier liaison and procurement for prototype builds.
• Maintaining equipment, consumables, and safe laboratory practices.

Nice to Have

• A diploma, associate degree, or equivalent industry qualification in electronics, mechatronics, avionics, or a related field. Aerospace/Avionics industry recognised qualifications will be highly regarded.
• A demonstrated track-record of hands-on electro-mechanical assembly and test at a Senior level.
• Aerospace R&D experience working concurrently with scientists and engineers.
• Strong practical skills in soldering (through-hole and fine-pitch SMT), cable harness fabrication, and prototype assembly. Industry recognised standards such as IPC will be highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and experience working with a variety of stakeholders including technical, commercial, and operational staff including external partners and customers.
• Familiarity with system integration, instrumentation, and environmental testing
• Ability to interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams, and to identify and resolve system-level issues.
• Proficiency with test and measurement tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and data acquisition systems.