Help shape the electronic systems behind world-leading passive radar technology.

Silentium Defence is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical & Electronic Engineer to join our Hardware Team and play a key role in the design, development and delivery of complex electronic systems.

This is a senior hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving challenging technical problems while also providing guidance and technical leadership to others.

Working across the full product lifecycle, you’ll contribute from concept and requirements development through detailed design, integration, verification, production transition and in-service support.

You’ll work alongside Systems, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Test and Project teams to deliver integrated solutions that support Silentium Defence’s passive radar capability and our purpose to protect those that matter.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Electrical & Electronic Engineer, you will:

- Lead electrical and electronic engineering activities across multiple projects.
- Design, develop, integrate and verify complex electronic hardware and subsystems.
- Develop analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronic solutions.
- Support requirements development, traceability, verification and validation activities.
- Conduct technical reviews, peer reviews, engineering analysis and trade studies.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware and integration issues and support root cause investigations.
- Develop and maintain engineering artefacts including specifications, design documentation, interface definitions, test procedures and reports.
- Support product development from early concept through to production and sustainment.




- Work with suppliers and provide technical assessment and design support.
- Support hardware integration, trials, demonstrations and customer activities.
- Promote strong configuration management, engineering governance and design documentation practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering tools, methods, processes and standards.

About you

You’ll bring significant electrical/electronic engineering experience along with the ability to take ownership of technically complex work.

We’re looking for someone with:

- A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
- 8+ years’ experience in electrical/electronic engineering supporting product design and development.
- Strong experience in analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
- Experience integrating, verifying, validating and troubleshooting electronic subsystems.
- Solid understanding of requirements management, engineering governance, configuration management and V&V.;
- Experience producing high-quality engineering documentation including requirements, specifications, design artefacts and test documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical activities and influence engineering outcomes.
- Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.




- The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

It would be great if you also have

Experience in one or more of the following would be highly regarded:

- Defence, aerospace, radar, communications or another high-assurance industry.
- RF electronics.
- High-speed digital design.
- Embedded electronics.
- Technical leadership of complex engineering projects.
- Transitioning electronic designs from development into production.
- Engineering resource, schedule or technical risk management.
- Formal leadership, coaching or people management training.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

The opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to remain deeply involved in hands-on engineering while having a broader influence on technical decisions, engineering quality and the capability of the Hardware Team.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary environment where your technical expertise will directly contribute to the development and delivery of advanced Australian technology.

If you’re an experienced Electrical or Electronic Engineer looking for your next technical challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

We understand you may not have all the skills and experience required for this role. However, if you have worked in similar projects send us your CV. Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this chance.

Recruitment Agency Disclaimer: Silentium Defence does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals and will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.

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