Technical Officer

Randstad Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia represents a leading South Australian Defence company seeking a Technical Officer to join an established RF and Electronic Surveillance team. You will work on radars, EW, and other high-tech projects essential to Australian Defence, with ongoing mentorship and formal training.

In this role you will assemble, modify, and repair electronic systems, perform fault-finding, and support RF testing and EMC validation.

Qualifications

• Electrical/Electronic trade qualification or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with electronic systems.
• Soldering across TH and SMT.
• Cable/loom building, repair and testing.
• Experience building/repairing cable harnesses.
• Experience with RF cabling and RF test equipment.
• The ability to read electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to learn advanced PCB rework and modification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, modifying, and repairing various electronic systems.
• Conducting fault-finding in complex electronic and electrical systems.
• Fabricating, testing, and installing RF, electrical, and communication cable assemblies.
• Supporting test and integration activities, including RF measurements, PCB rework, and EMC testing.
• Managing the RF lab and electronics rework facilities.
• Maintaining technical documentation.

Skills

Soldering - through-hole & SMT

Fault-finding

Cable & loom building

Cable harness repair

RF cabling experience

Reading schematics

PCB rework techniques

Education

Electrical/Electronic trade qualification

Tools

RF test equipment

PCB rework tooling

Cable termination tools

Job description

Representing a leading South Australian Defence company specialising in the design and integration of complex hi-tech systems, we are urgently seeking a Technical Officer. You will join an established RF and Electronic Surveillance team focused on radars, electronic warfare (EW), and other cutting-edge projects crucial to Australian Defence. A long list of future projects ensures an abundance of diverse, challenging work for the foreseeable future.

Working within a collaborative environment of junior and experienced engineers and technicians, you will gain exposure to all facets of product design and manufacturing for Defence. This setting also provides a unique opportunity for continuous professional development through formal training and personal mentorship.

Daily Role Activities

• Assembling, modifying, and repairing various electronic systems.
• Conducting fault-finding in complex electronic and electrical systems.
• Fabricating, testing, and installing RF, electrical, and communication cable assemblies.
• Supporting test and integration activities, which includes RF measurements, PCB rework, and EMC testing.
• Managing both the RF lab and the electronics rework facilities.
• Ensuring the ongoing maintenance of technical documentation.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• An Electrical/Electronic trade qualification, or a similar credential.
• Recent hands-on technical experience working directly with electronic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to solder, encompassing both through-hole and Surface Mount Technology (SMT).
• Experience in cable and loom building, repair, testing, and cable termination.
• Experience building and repairing cable harnesses and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of RF cabling and RF test equipment.
• The ability to read electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical design documentation to fault-find and complete repairs.
• Existing experience with, or a willingness to learn, advanced PCB rework and modification techniques.

Ref/ RANDEF

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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