Quantum RF Systems Engineer

Reporting to the President, the new RF Systems Engineer will develop and implement processes that contribute to the successful release of new products. This role will be associated with a government contract that will require Australian citizenship and a Defence security clearance this role combines a systems engineering approach and a rigorous execution of the product life cycle.

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, additional/new activities may be assigned on an at needs basis.

• Develop standard practices for product and systems engineering
• Refine and update the Product Lifecycle (PLC) policy and workflows to optimise efficiency and value of the process
• Contribute to developing templates for deliverables of the PLC
• Support selection and deployment of systems engineering modeling tools
• Contribute to developing systems engineering standards
• Implement these best practices within product development projects
• Ensure uniform application of tools and methods across projects by providing training and support
• For selected key product development projects:
• Define scope of PLC and associated list of deliverables
• Support and track execution of tasks and deliverables through the phases of the PLC
• Prepare and support gate reviews with project team
• Provide systems engineering expertise for selected key product development projects
• Create core systems engineering documents (requirements, interface control, architecture, test plans, etc.)
• Coordinate system modeling and simulation
• Work with multi-functional teams to maintain system configuration and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, with a focus in engineering, science, physics, or technology field preferred
• 5+ years of relevant and progressive experience in a similar role, with demonstrated systems engineering experience
• Experienced in RF Systems (ie demonstrated knowledge of link analysis, antennas, receivers, applications and testing requirements)
• Experience with productization and Product Life Cycle processes
• Demonstrated ability to sufficiently learn the technical details of complex hardware system development to be able to successfully drive processes and procedures for integration, testing, and qualification
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organisation; Professional-level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
• Strong work ethic and drive; Appetite for working at the frontiers of quantum technology
• Adaptability in a fast-pace setting
• Orientation towards execution

• Master’s degree in engineering, science, physics, or technology field
• Experience in advanced technologies and high technology products, especially products that include a combination of mechanical, electrical, RF, optics, and software
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools. Experience using/implementing Arena PLM software a plus.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Competitive salary + Superannuation
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Work From Home - Flexible hours
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Stock Option Plan

• Up to 10% travel may be required