Advanced Hardware Test Engineer
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In short
Saab Australia is seeking an experienced Advanced Hardware Test Engineer in Adelaide to join their defence, security, and cyber technology team. This role involves the verification, validation, and acceptance of complex mission-critical defence systems, including designing test solutions, executing tests, and managing products through environmental qualification and factory acceptance testing.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and document hardware test jigs, fixtures, and test equipment for verification, validation, and production acceptance.
- Develop and execute hardware test plans, procedures, reports, and acceptance documentation.
- Manage hardware products through factory acceptance testing (FAT), environmental qualification, and verification activities.
- Review hardware designs for Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) considerations.
- Support EMI/EMC, shock, vibration, and environmental qualification testing to relevant Defence and Military Standards.
- Investigate test failures, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with design teams for corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain product structures and engineering data in ERP/PLM environments.
- Contribute to technical reviews, design verification reviews, and customer acceptance activities.
- Collaborate with Systems, Electronics, Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
Requirements
- Experience managing hardware products through verification, validation, and factory acceptance testing.
- Proven ability to develop test plans, procedures, reports, and verification evidence for complex hardware systems.
- Experience testing electrical and electronic assemblies using formal engineering and test methodologies.
- Strong understanding of hardware integration, troubleshooting, and fault investigation techniques.
- Experience supporting environmental qualification testing (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity).
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and compliance in regulated industries (Defence, aerospace, maritime).
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, schematics, and engineering documentation.
- Experience working within a structured engineering lifecycle and configuration-controlled environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Degree qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Australia.
- Must be an Australian citizen.
- Hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (baseline/NV1/NV2 level).
Benefits
- Up to 6 weeks leave
- 14% employer superannuation contribution
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid work from home/office)
- 9-day fortnight
Skills
Electrical EngineeringElectronicsMechatronicsEMI/EMCShock TestingVibration TestingEnvironmental Qualification TestingFactory Acceptance TestingDesign for TestDesign for ManufactureERPPLM
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About Saab
As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…
Company
SaabJob Posted
5 hours ago
Expires
in 4 weeks
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Adelaide, Australia
Qualification
Bachelor
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