Job Description
Our client is an Australian engineering and technology organisation delivering innovative capability to the Defence maritime sector. With a strong pipeline of work supporting new naval platforms and Defence maritime capability, they are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their growing team in Darwin. This is an opportunity to work on leading-edge Defence technology, supporting the maintenance, reliability and operational readiness of next-generation maritime platforms. You'll be part of a highly capable engineering team, providing technical support in a hands-on environment where no two days are the same.
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The Opportunity
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As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electronic systems while supporting field operations and engineering activities. You'll play a key role in ensuring critical Defence capability remains operational, while also contributing to ongoing product and system improvements.
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Key Responsibilities
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Conduct advanced fault finding and root cause analysis across mechanical and electronic systems.
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Perform preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on Defence maritime platforms and associated equipment.
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Diagnose technical issues using a range of electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.
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Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to support complex troubleshooting activities.
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Identify and implement improvements to enhance system reliability and performance.
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Support field operations, testing, commissioning and maintenance activities.
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Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to deliver reliable, mission-ready capability.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you'll be a practical engineer who enjoys getting hands-on and solving challenging technical problems.
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Experience troubleshooting complex mechanical and electronic systems.
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Strong fault-finding skills using electronic test equipment and diagnostic equipment.
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The ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
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Experience improving the reliability and maintainability of operational equipment.
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Hands-on experience building, maintaining or repairing mechanical and electronic systems.
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The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Experience within Defence, maritime, naval, aerospace, industrial automation, mining, heavy industry or other high-reliability engineering environments will be highly regarded.
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What's on Offer
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Work on new Defence maritime capability and advanced naval platforms.
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Join a growing organisation delivering innovative technology to the Australian Defence sector.
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Diverse, hands-on engineering work with genuine technical ownership.
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Opportunity to influence system reliability and engineering outcomes.
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Long-term career development within a rapidly expanding business.
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Market-competitive salary package and the chance to work on projects that directly support Australia's Defence capability.
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If you're looking for a technically challenging role where you can combine hands-on engineering with problem solving while supporting the future of Australia's Defence maritime capability, we'd love to hear from you.
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For more information, visit our website, or contact Adrian Perini on ************.
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📌 Field Service Technician / Engineer - Defence (Darwin)
🏢 Kinexus
📍 Darwin