Technician & Senior Technical Officer - Electronics

Technician & Senior Technical Officer – Electronics BAE Systems Australia is seeking a Technician and a Senior Technical Officer for our Advanced Manufacturing – Service Centre team at Edinburgh Parks, SA. The role involves testing, diagnosing, repairing, calibrating and maintaining high‑powered electronic components, and supporting field‑returned products. Flexible work options include a 9‑day fortnight. Occasional travel to NSW and Western Australia may be required.

Responsibilities – Technician

Test using automated and manual equipment.

Diagnose and repair at PCBA level.

Assist with failure report preparation.

Carry out equipment calibration and test equipment swaps.

Help manage stock control and maintain an organised workspace.

Learn and follow technical procedures and safety standards to Defence specifications.

Collaborate with technicians/engineers to meet production targets.

Responsibilities – Senior Technical Officer

Perform complex testing of products and equipment using Automated Test Equipment.

Conduct repairs and calibration of equipment and related systems.

Prepare and manage failure reports for defective items and assist in root cause investigations.

Lead or coordinate ad‑hoc repair projects for field‑returned products.

Provide mentoring and on‑the‑job guidance to junior technicians and apprentices.

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process or tooling enhancements.

Liaise with engineering teams to support diagnostic and maintenance documentation improvements.

Review and maintain technical documentation.

Produce technical publications and test procedures.

About You – Technician

Certificate III in Electronics (Technician) or related discipline.

Proven experience testing and repairing high‑powered electronics.

Experience in conducting component‑level maintenance and repairs of electronic assemblies.

Ideally experience in Defence, Aviation, or other complex and highly regulated environments.

A commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

About You – Senior Technical Officer

Diploma or Degree in Electronics (Senior Technical Officer) or related discipline.

Extensive experience testing and repairing high‑powered electronics.

Experience in conducting component‑level maintenance and repairs of electronic assemblies.

Experience in Defence, Aviation, or other complex and highly regulated environments.

Experience mentoring or training others.

A commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Desirable).

About Us As Australia’s largest defence company, BAE Systems Australia delivers advanced and meaningful work across Police, Defence’s Air, Land, and Sea domains. We value diversity and inclusivity; we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and are a member of the Circle Back Initiative to support every applicant.

Application Requirements & Clearance To apply, please submit your CV and, optionally, a brief cover letter outlining your suitability. A Defence security clearance is required; applicants must be Australian citizens or eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance. Further information on security clearances can be found

here . International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) also apply; nationality may influence suitability.

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