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At Randstad Defence, we’re proud to be partnering with Electro Optic Systems (EOS)—a leading force in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced defence systems— currently seeking a Principal Electronics Design Engineer to join their team in Canberra to support their growth. If you have exceptional problem-solving abilities, technical and practical skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical projects.

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About the role:

As a Principal Electronics Design Engineer you will provide technical leadership and guide a team of electronics professionals, driving the design and development of advanced electronics systems within EOS Defence Systems. Your role will be hands-on, technically challenging,and critical to the success of high-profile defence projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, delivering quality project outcomes on time and within budget.
Design, analyse and develop high-speed digital and analogue circuits, harnesses, embedded systems and control systems.
Conduct schematic and PCB design (preferably using Altium Designer) and simulate electronic designs using tools such as SPICE.
Apply DFX principles and perform thorough documentation, verification and validation.
Collaborate with systems, mechanical and software engineers to ensure cohesive system designs.
Mentor and support engineers while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Develop, review and maintain design specifications, work plans and engineering reports.

About You:

You will be a confident and experienced electronics engineer capable of ownership of delivering electronics designs aligned with the product development goals, supporting the full engineering lifecycle - from concept and design through to integration, testing and final delivery.

Key Attributes:

Strategic thinker
Technical expert
Problem solver
Thrive in a cross-functional matrix organisation

Qualifications and Experience:

10+ years’ electronics engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior or mentoring role
Expertise in high-speed circuit design, motor control, and embedded systems
Strong command of Altium Designer, SPICE and other design tools
Experience across the engineering lifecycle, from concept through to delivery
Deep understanding of analogue/digital circuits, FPGAs, microcontrollers,
DSPs, and communication buses (I2C, CAN, SPI, Ethernet)
Experience with DFMEA and robust V&V practices
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field
Currently hold or ability to obtain a Chartered Professional Engineering Status

Ready to Apply?

“Join EOS and help shape the future of defence technology. Apply now through Randstad by clicking “apply now” or send an email to Lorraine Kenny at lorraine.kenny@randstad.com.au

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

About the role:

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Key Responsibilities:

Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, delivering quality project outcomes on time and within budget.
Design, analyse and develop high-speed digital and analogue circuits, harnesses, embedded systems and control systems.
Conduct schematic and PCB design (preferably using Altium Designer) and simulate electronic designs using tools such as SPICE.
Apply DFX principles and perform thorough documentation, verification and validation.
Collaborate with systems, mechanical and software engineers to ensure cohesive system designs.
Mentor and support engineers while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Develop, review and maintain design specifications, work plans and engineering reports.

About You:

Key Attributes:

Strategic thinker
Technical expert
Problem solver
Thrive in a cross-functional matrix organisation

Qualifications and Experience:

10+ years’ electronics engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior or mentoring role
Expertise in high-speed circuit design, motor control, and embedded systems
Strong command of Altium Designer, SPICE and other design tools
Experience across the engineering lifecycle, from concept through to delivery
Deep understanding of analogue/digital circuits, FPGAs, microcontrollers,
DSPs, and communication buses (I2C, CAN, SPI, Ethernet)
Experience with DFMEA and robust V&V practices
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field
Currently hold or ability to obtain a Chartered Professional Engineering Status

Ready to Apply?

“Join EOS and help shape the future of defence technology. Apply now through Randstad by clicking “apply now” or send an email to Lorraine Kenny at lorraine.kenny@randstad.com.au

Ref / RANDEF

Ref /RANEOS

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills
Electronics engineering,design engineering
qualifications
- Bachelor Electronics
- CPENG
education
Bachelor Degree

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defence
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engineering & technical services
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