AQX Solutions is a leading Australian provider of innovative environmental monitoring and control solutions. For over 25 years we’ve designed, built and installed advanced flood warning systems, real-time environmental monitoring networks, and disaster-management platforms that protect communities and assets across the country.

We’re looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team in Virginia. You’ll play a key technical role delivering reliable flood and environmental monitoring projects - from design and integration through to testing, deployment, client handover and ongoing support.

What you’ll be doing

- Assist with system design, procurement, and configuration of monitoring solutions
- Integrate and commission instrumentation including 4-20mA, SDI-12, Modbus, pressure sensors, water quality sensors, weather stations, and related equipment
- Configure and troubleshoot communications (cellular, satellite, radio) and field devices such as flood cameras
- Perform testing, commissioning, and occasional field work (installations, maintenance and fault resolution)
- Develop and maintain Python scripts for data acquisition, automation, and integration
- Gain exposure to embedded systems, Node-RED, SCADA, AWS, TCP/IP networking, small-scale electrical design (battery & solar), and IoT
- Support engineering project management tasks, configuration management, technical documentation, and maintaining detailed records in Excel
- Coordinate with operations staff, project managers and clients - including clear communication and client-facing discussions
- Contribute ideas for cost-effective solutions, process improvements, and new technologies to strengthen the business

Campbell Scientific datalogger experience would be highly regarded.





About you

- 2–5+ years of relevant engineering experience (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronic or similar)
- Practical experience with instrumentation, sensors, and communications systems
- Strong Python skills (or solid ability to develop and maintain scripts)
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking
- Experience with electrical design, project coordination, configuration management, working to deadlines, and technical documentation
- Proficient with Excel for technical tracking, BOMs, and reporting
- Comfortable communicating with clients, team members, and stakeholders
- Full driver’s license and own transport (for occasional site visits)
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset with a drive to improve processes and explore better ways of working

What we offer

- Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience)
- Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that protect lives and the workplace
- Hands-on role with a wide range of monitoring technologies
- Professional development and real input into how we deliver and improve our systems
- Collaborative team environment

Location: 29 Lathe Street, Virginia QLD 4014 (Brisbane North) — easy access via Gateway Arterial & public transport. If you’re a practical Systems Engineer who enjoys blending hardware, software, instrumentation and field work while contributing to both delivery and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!

How to apply Email your resume + a short cover note (tell us about your relevant experience) to [email protected] Subject line: Systems Engineer – [Your Name]

Applications reviewed as they arrive.

AQX Solutions – Engineering smarter monitoring solutions for a safer Australia. www.aqxsolutions.com.au

📌 Systems Engineer – Environmental Monitoring (Virginia)
🏢 Aquamonix
📍 Virginia