- Rare opportunity to join an ASX listed UAV business
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- 9 day fortnight
- Full time, permanent position

At Orbital UAV, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aviation. As one of Australia's leading sovereign aerospace technology companies, we design and manufacture world-class heavy fuel propulsion systems that power the next generation of military and commercial unmanned aircraft. Our engines are trusted by defence organisations around the world, enabling UAVs to fly further, carry more, and operate in the world's most demanding environments. From advanced fixed-wing aircraft to emerging hybrid heavy-lift drone platforms, our technology is helping transform autonomous logistics, surveillance, and defence capability. As we continue to set the standard in the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market, we are looking for individuals who have the passion, courage, and creativity to help move our business and industry forward.

We currently have a full-time permanent chance for an Electrical / Electronics Technicianto join us in our Production Team in Balcatta to support the manufacture of new and existing electronics products and cable harnesses.

Key responsibilities

As the Electrical/Electronics Technician,you will be responsible for:

- Manufacture, inspection and testing of electronic modules and harness assemblies to support production requirements.
- Manufacture of prototype assemblies to support development projects.




- Support the development of new electronic products, including test processes, manufacturing instructions and performing verification / validation work.
- Working primarily within the production team with engineering support.

About you As the successful candidate, you should have:

- Relevant certificate or diploma in an electronic and/or light electrical subject area (e.g. Automotive Electrician/Electronics and Communications/Instrumentation).
- Relative industry experience of the assembly of electronic modules into enclosures.
- Experience in cable stripping, crimping and testing of electrical harness assemblies.
- The capability to read and understand Electrical and Mechanical drawings and assembly documentation.
- Experience of using precision measuring equipment.
- Electronic circuit and equipment fault-finding.
- Elementary programming, soldering, light electrical fabrication.
- Knowledge of / working towards or certified to IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic assemblies an advantage.
- Knowledge of / working towards or certified to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and acceptance for cable and wire harness assemblies an advantage.
- Reasonable Microsoft Office familiarity.
- A high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- Thoroughness and excellent attention to detail.

What we need from you: Along with your resume, please provide a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Orbital UAV Team.

📌 Production Technician - Electrical/Electronics (Balcatta)
🏢 Orbital Australia
📍 Balcatta