The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Designing and developing electronic circuits and systems from concept through to production.
- Designing, developing and modifying electronic components, circuits and integrated systems for communications, networking and control applications.
- Creating detailed electronic schematics and PCB layouts and undertaking simulation and analysis to verify design integrity and performance.
- Analysing project requirements and developing technical specifications for electronic systems.
- Developing, testing and validating electronic hardware, embedded systems and associated solutions.
- Troubleshooting and debugging prototypes and production units to ensure reliability and compliance with technical specifications.
- Conducting system testing, diagnostics and fault analysis of electronic equipment and systems.
- Developing testing procedures and commissioning protocols for electronic systems and equipment.
- Assisting with the installation, integration and commissioning of electronic and communications systems.
- Investigating technical issues, undertaking root-cause analysis and implementing appropriate engineering solutions.
- Monitoring system performance and recommending improvements to efficiency, reliability and functionality.
- Collaborating with hardware engineers, software engineers, technicians and project managers to deliver integrated solutions.
- Ensuring designs and systems comply with applicable technical, quality, safety and project requirements.
- Preparing and maintaining design documentation, schematics, technical specifications, test results and engineering reports.
- Staying current with emerging electronic technologies, industry developments and engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Designing and developing electronic circuits and systems from concept through to production.
- Designing, developing and modifying electronic components, circuits and integrated systems for communications, networking and control applications.




- Creating detailed electronic schematics and PCB layouts and undertaking simulation and analysis to verify design integrity and performance.
- Analysing project requirements and developing technical specifications for electronic systems.
- Developing, testing and validating electronic hardware, embedded systems and associated solutions.
- Troubleshooting and debugging prototypes and production units to ensure reliability and compliance with technical specifications.
- Conducting system testing, diagnostics and fault analysis of electronic equipment and systems.
- Developing testing procedures and commissioning protocols for electronic systems and equipment.
- Assisting with the installation, integration and commissioning of electronic and communications systems.
- Investigating technical issues, undertaking root-cause analysis and implementing appropriate engineering solutions.
- Monitoring system performance and recommending improvements to efficiency, reliability and functionality.
- Collaborating with hardware engineers, software engineers, technicians and project managers to deliver integrated solutions.
- Ensuring designs and systems comply with applicable technical, quality, safety and project requirements.
- Preparing and maintaining design documentation, schematics, technical specifications, test results and engineering reports.
- Staying current with emerging electronic technologies, industry developments and engineering best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

- ABachelor degree or higher qualification in Electronics Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant electronics engineering experience.
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience in electronics design, including circuit design,



schematic development, PCB layout and system integration.
- Demonstrated experience with electronic prototyping, testing, troubleshooting and validation.
- Experience preparing electronic schematics, PCB layouts, technical specifications and engineering documentation.

Technical Skills

Applicants must demonstrate:

- Practical proficiency using Altium Designer or comparable professional electronic design automation (EDA) software.
- Robust understanding of analog and digital electronics, including power electronics.
- Practical experience with electronic interfaces and technologies relevant to electronics design, which may include:
- I2C
- SPI
- USB 2.0/3.0
- RS485/RS422
- Microprocessors
- Power supplies
- DC-DC converters
- Charging systems
- Lithium-ion battery applications

- Strong electronic troubleshooting, debugging, fault-finding and root‑cause analysis skills.
- Ability to interpret and prepare electronic schematics, PCB layouts, technical drawings and engineering specifications.
- Ability to document design processes, technical specifications, engineering decisions and test results.

Desirable Skills and Experience

The following will be highly regarded:

- RF design experience.
- Familiarity with FPGA design and implementation.
- Knowledge of embedded software development.
- Experience with communications systems, networking or fibre‑optic technologies.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary hardware, software and engineering project teams.

Skills and Attributes

The successful applicant should demonstrate:

- Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving ability.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organisational and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to contribute throughout the electronics development lifecycle, from design and prototyping through to testing and production.

Salary: $80,000 - $82,000 per annum plus superannuation.

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