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Full-time
bachelor degree
Career development opportunities, Collaborative environment, Wellbeing support, Flexibility
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Sep 8
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The research engineer will design, develop, and maintain banknote authentication detectors and quality assurance devices. They are responsible for the fabrication and assembly of optoelectronic components and hardware instruments.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor degree in electronic or mechatronics engineering and possess at least 5 years of experience in optoelectronic systems. Proficiency in electronics design software, manufacturing techniques, and programming languages like C or C++ is required.
Full job description
Research Engineer – Electronic Systems Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has extensive experience and skills in the design, fabrication and assembly of optoelectronic systems and devices.
Key role as part of a leading R&D engineering team
Permanent on-site role based in Craigieburn, Victoria
About the business/role/team
The Reserve Bank of Australia issues Australia’s banknotes and ensure they remain secure and fit for purpose. This role is seeking a research engineer to work in the Research and Development (R&D) team which is part of the Note Issue department located Craigieburn, Victoria. The research engineer will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of banknote authentication detectors and quality assurance devices reporting to the manager of the R&D projects team.
About the role
Design, fabrication and assembly of optoelectronic components and systems
Design and fabrication of hardware components for instruments and devices
Printed circuit board design and assembly
Connecting electronic subsystems so they communicate and function together
Electronics debugging and troubleshooting
About you
Experience in the design, fabrication and assembly of optoelectronic components and systems - Minimum 5+ years experience
Bachelor degree in electronic/mechatronics engineering or equivalent
Enhanced skills in designing and fabrication of electronic circuits
Skills in electronics design packages e.g Altium
Skills in electronics assembly tools (e.g. oscilloscopes, signal generator, power supplies, soldering, reflow oven)
Proficient in use of computer aided design programs e.g. Solidworks
Demonstrated experience in additive and substrative manufacturing techniques
Highly competent communication skills - both writing and verbal
Programming code skills (e.g. C, C++, Visual Studio, Arduino) would be advantageous
Be More
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.
Application Close :
September 07, 2026
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Related keywords
Research EngineerElectronic SystemsOptoelectronicsR&DBanknote AuthenticationQuality AssurancePCB DesignAltiumSolidworksOscilloscopesSignal GeneratorSolderingReflow OvenAdditive ManufacturingSubtractive ManufacturingCNC
We conduct monetary policy, work to maintain a strong financial system and issue the nation’s banknotes.
Industry
Banking
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW
LinkedIn followers
166,951
The Reserve Bank of Australia is Australia's central bank. Its duty is to contribute to the maintenance of price stability, full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. It does this by setting the cash rate to meet a medium-term inflation target, working to maintain a strong financial system and efficient payments system, and issuing the nation's banknotes.
The Bank provides selected banking services to the Australian Government and its agencies, and to a number of overseas central banks and official institutions. Additionally, it manages Australia's gold and foreign exchange reserves.
We conduct monetary policy, work to maintain a strong financial system and issue the nation’s banknotes.
Industry
Banking
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW
LinkedIn followers
166,951
The Reserve Bank of Australia is Australia's central bank. Its duty is to contribute to the maintenance of price stability, full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. It does this by setting the cash rate to meet a medium-term inflation target, working to maintain a strong financial system and efficient payments system, and issuing the nation's banknotes.
The Bank provides selected banking services to the Australian Government and its agencies, and to a number of overseas central banks and official institutions. Additionally, it manages Australia's gold and foreign exchange reserves.