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Junior Manufacturing Engineer - NPI (AU)

full-time•Sydney

Summary

Location

Sydney

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role


About the role

DroneShield is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, NSW.

The position will report to the Production Automation Lead.

This role will be responsible for the design and development of manufacturing test systems and rigs for DroneShield products. The rigs this engineer develops will be used for product testing on the DroneShield production floor and by contract manufacturers around the world.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

  • Develop production test rigs that increase production speed, accuracy and test coverage
  • Work closely with other teams to understand product testing requirements and interfaces
  • Develop system requirements and tests to validate those requirements
  • Manage project plans and timelines to keep development on track
  • Document designs to ensure test rigs can be scaled and maintained
  • Communicate with test equipment vendors to obtain quotes, support and technical information
  • Occasional travel interstate and overseas may be required

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

  • Degree in Software Development, Engineering or relevant experience required
  • Experienced in Python required
  • Experience in Engineering troubleshooting required
  • Experience with Ubuntu/Linux preferred
  • Experience with VISA communications to instrumentation favourable
  • Basic understanding of RF favourable
  • Suitable to hold a security clearance if required


Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.


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What you'll do

  • The Junior Manufacturing Engineer will design and develop manufacturing test systems and rigs for DroneShield products. This includes increasing production speed, accuracy, and test coverage while managing project plans and timelines.

About DroneShield

DroneShield is a worldwide leader in counter-UAS security and technology. DroneShield develops pre-eminent UAS security solutions that protect people, organisations and critical infrastructure from intrusion from UAS threats. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in defence, intelligence, and aerospace.

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