Technical Officer

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace Australia is seeking an experienced Technical Officer to support the assembly and testing of advanced electronic and electrical equipment at Orchard Hills NSW. The role offers opportunities for international training in Norway and collaboration with global teams.

Based in Orchard Hills-Sydney, you will join a team of skilled professionals in a fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering mission-critical defence systems and sovereign capability for Australia.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or equivalent in Electronics, Mechanical or Manufacturing related discipline.
• Experience assembling electronic components to form sub-systems and systems.
• Experience delivering instruction or training to groups.
• Experience fault diagnosing and fault finding in electrical/electronic systems.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic and mechanical components per drawings/specifications.
• Conduct minor mechanical repairs and modifications.
• Test equipment and subsystems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
• Perform fault diagnosis and problem solving on subsystems.
• Maintain records of configurations and test logs.
• Assist in testing, acceptance and set-to-work of hardware at factory level.

Skills

Assemble electronic components

Fault diagnosis

Training delivery

Security clearance readiness

Education

Certificate IV in Electronics

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC-A-610

Job description

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace – Orchard Hills NSW

At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to being Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable — values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe. At KONGSBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission‑critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners. We are currently seeking an experienced Technical Officer to support the assembly and testing of advanced electronic and electrical equipment.

This role will be based in Orchard Hills-Sydney. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment that drives the success of Australia’s defence capability.

About the role:

As a Technical Officer, this role will see you:

• Assemble electronic and mechanical components in accordance with assembly drawings, specification and/or schematics.
• Conduct minor mechanical repairs and modifications - such as drilling; threading, glueing and cutting of wood and metal.
• Test equipment and subsystems according to test procedures by using common test tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and analysers.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation associated with assembly and production.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and problem solving associated with components parts of a sub‑systems.
• Maintain records, such as as‑built configurations of equipment and test logs.
• Assist in test, acceptance and set to work of hardware at a factory level.

What you’ll Bring:

• Certificate IV or equivalent in Electronics, Mechanical or Manufacturing related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in assembling and interconnecting electronic components to form sub‑systems and systems to perform specified functions.
• Experience in delivery of instruction or training and communicating to groups.
• Experience in conducting fault diagnosis and fault finding and resolution in electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience working within an electronic assembly & test environment including knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610.
• Ability to carry out inspections and adhere to strict quality requirements.

International Training in Norway

As part of the role, successful candidates may have the opportunity to travel to Norway for specialised training. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside KONGSBERG’s international teams and gain first‑hand experience with our global manufacturing processes and standards.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Must hold an Australian NV1 security clearance.

Why Join Us:

We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry‑leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above‑superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

Close Date: 4th October 2026