Job Description
Arkeus builds AI-powered sensing systems that help autonomous platforms detect,trackand understandwhat'shappening in the most complex and contested environments. Our technology is deployed across defence and national security applications — already protecting lives and strengthening security across the U.S. and allied markets.
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Backed by QIC, Main Sequence, R+VC, Salus Ventures, Folklore Ventures, DYNEVenturesand Beaten Zone Venture Partners, Arkeus is entering a major growth phase. We are a small, fast-moving company with the energy and ambition of a start-up and the technical credibility of a world-class defence technology provider.
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We work at the intersection of optics, autonomy, robotics and real-time AI and we deploy what we build. If you want to ship technology that matters, not technology that ships decks, this is where you belong.
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We have developed an inclusive,transparentand engaging culture that focuses on building a diverse workforce — realising that to attract thevery best, we need to ensure our culture is ready to welcome people from all ages,gendersand backgrounds.
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About the Role
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Arkeus is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to design, build and continuously improve the manufacturing processes behind our autonomous optical search systems. You'll take products from prototype through to low-rate and full-scale production, working closely with engineering, quality and supply chain teams to make sure everything we build is repeatable, reliable and compliant with Defence standards.
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About You
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Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to troubleshoot complex integrated systems.
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Highly organised, with strong attention to detail in documentation and compliance.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working across engineering, quality and manufacturing teams.
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Comfortable in a dynamic environment, with willingness to travel domestically as needed.
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Ability to hold or obtain an NV1 security clearance.
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Key Responsibilities
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Design,



implement and continuously improve manufacturing and assembly processes for complex electromechanical products.
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Collaborate with engineering during product development to ensure designs are optimised for manufacturability, assembly, reliability and cost (DFM/DFMA).
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Develop and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, manufacturing routings and technical documentation.
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Support the transition from prototype to low-rate and full-scale production, building repeatable and scalable processes.
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Establish in-process quality controls, inspection criteria, acceptance test procedures and corrective action processes.
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Lead root cause investigations into manufacturing non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
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Design, specify and validate assembly fixtures, test equipment and production tooling.
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Work with suppliers and procurement to qualify components and resolve manufacturing or quality issues.
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Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Bills of Materials (BOMs) and configuration control across the product lifecycle.
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Monitor production yield, quality and cycle times, driving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Develop and support production test systems and acceptance testing for electromechanical assemblies.
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Ensure manufacturing records, processes and product traceability meet Defence, quality and regulatory requirements.
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Your Experience and Skills
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
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Experience developing manufacturing processes for complex electromechanical products.
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Solid understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
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Experience creating and managing BOMs, manufacturing routings and engineering change processes.
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Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S and other continuous improvement methodologies.
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Experience with root cause analysis techniques such as 8D, Fishbone and Fault Tree Analysis.
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Familiarity with quality management systems and manufacturing documentation requirements.
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Experience supporting prototype builds, production ramp-up and current product introduction (NPI).
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Hands-on experience with test equipment, assembly tooling, jigs and fixtures.
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Experience in a highly regulated industry such as Defence, Aerospace, Medical Devices or Advanced Manufacturing is highly desirable.
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Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and PLM tools is advantageous.
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Why Join Arkeus
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We make incredible things, you will be working in a company at the forefront of innovation in Australia.
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You will collaborate with exceptional leaders who have 40+ years of combined experience in autonomy, optics and defence. You will be learning from — and contributing to — the best in the field.
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You will become part of a close-knit, ego-free team where ideas compete on merit, not seniority. Low politics, high trust. The kind of team you will still be talking about in ten years.
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You will work hard and be expected to bring your best — and in return, you will grow faster than you ever would at a large organisation.
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You will work on technology that is already deployed in real environments — protecting lives and strengthening security across defence and national security applications.
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You will receive a competitive, market-benchmarked salary, structured career pathways built to grow with you, and the opportunity to participate in our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP).
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If this sounds like you, please apply even if you don't check every box listed above and join our growing team in improving security and saving lives!
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📌 Manufacturing Engineer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Arkeus
📍 Gold Coast