Mechatronics (UAS) Engineer

As a Mechatronics Engineer at the Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub), you will play a crucial role in advancing Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) technology. You will be involved in groundbreaking projects focused on the development of innovative fixed-wing delivery drones for long-range transport across Australia’s diverse and challenging landscapes.

In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a team of experienced engineers, taking ownership of the UAS Command and Control (C2) functionality. Your passion for learning and growth will enable you to deepen your expertise in UAS while gaining a comprehensive understanding of their complexities and applications.

You will apply rigorous systems engineering methodologies to design sophisticated and efficient drone systems, with a particular emphasis on revolutionising logistics and connectivity in remote areas. Engaging with regulatory bodies will be a key part of your responsibilities, as you support the certification process to ensure our drone solutions are safe and reliable.

As a proactive communicator and collaborator, you will work closely with industry and research partners, as well as internal team members at Swinburne. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to leverage your knowledge and skills in future projects, including those focused on hydrogen drone development.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Experience in the design, build, and testing of small to medium (
• A high degree of competence in CAD (preferably Solid Works), or similar tools within a collaborative configuration-controlled environment (PDM/PLM).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling engineering challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in the production and management of electrical and/or mechanical product lifecycle management (PLM) and engineering drawings.

• A Bachelor degree or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with suitable experience.

**This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

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Applications Close: Sunday November 17th at 11 PM.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Disability and Reasonable Adjustments

Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne

Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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