Job Description
As the finalist of **** and **** and winner of **** and **** Defence Innovator of the Year, our values of integrity, innovation, professionalism and passion are at the forefront of everything we do. Our vision is to be a world leader in defence innovation through developing and delivering new defence technologies around the world.
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DefendTex are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer as well as an early career Electronics Engineer (2 position available) to join an expanding team working on the development of cutting-edge Defence technologies. Specifically, the role will be focused on design and development of a range of novel unmanned systems technologies. The initial focus will be on UAV subsystem design, with opportunities to contribute across a broader portfolio of advanced technologies currently under development at DefendTex.
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About this role:
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Contribute across the full electronics design lifecycle from prototyping to production
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Design and review schematics and PCBs
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Develop and validate Mixed signal, high speed and high-power circuits
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Support hardware integration, bring-up and debugging
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Performing verification and validation of integrated hardware and field trials
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Interpret and apply technical specifications and industry standards
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DFM/DFT experience is highly desirable
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Providing production support
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Maintain design documentation and compliance artefacts
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About you:
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Systems, or Embedded Systems Engineering
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5+ years of hands‐on electronics hardware design experience, delivering production-ready designs
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Proven capability to own hardware designs end‐to‐end, including requirements definition, schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, bring‐up, validation, and release to manufacture
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Strong foundation in analog, digital, mixed‐signal, power, and high‐speed circuit design
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Experience designing space‐constrained and miniaturised electronics, including flexible polyimide PCBs
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Practical knowledge of DFM/DFA/DFT principles, supporting SMT assembly, rework, and prototyping
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Demonstrated expertise in hardware debugging and root‐cause analysis using lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyser, spectrum analyser)
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Familiarity with RF circuit analysis and design, including signal integrity and EMC considerations
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Experience working in tightly integrated multi‐disciplinary teams, collaborating with mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers
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Exposure to embedded software development (C, C++, Python) for bring‐up, test, and hardware validation
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Comfortable working in fast‐paced, high‐reliability environments,



applying structured engineering judgement and innovative problem‐solving
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Australian Citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government BASELINE security clearance
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Not a prohibited person under Section 3 of the Firearms Act **** (Victoria)
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Registration on the National Engineering Register (NER) and/or registration under the Professional Engineers Registration Act **** is advantageous
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A dynamic, agile and enthusiastic applicant who operates well in a multidisciplinary team environment will suit this role.
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As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit –

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Why DefendTex:
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Competitive remuneration
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Exciting projects and industry leading innovations
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Professional learning and development opportunities
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Working in a energetic team environment with talented engineers to develop innovative, novel applications for defence
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Opportunity to work collaboratively with external research organisations and institutions
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We are committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equality for the benefit of our employees. We strive for a positive and engaging workplace where mental health and wellbeing are supported. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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📌 Electronics Design Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 DefendTex
📍 Victoria