Research Engineer

2 weeks ago

Mawson Lakes, South Australia Kinexus Australia Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We're supporting a cutting-edge Defence program based in South Australia. This early-phase project needs experienced Systems Engineers to help define and shape the technical direction from the outset.

In this research-based role, you'll support a team of engineers as they carry out a technical exploration related to a next-generation communications program. Your responsibilities will include gathering data, analysing technical inputs, and synthesising the team's findings into a comprehensive report to inform future system development.

The Highlights

  • 6-month contract, likely to extend
  • Mawson Lakes
  • NV1 clearance (or higher) required
  • September Start

The Skills We Are Seeking

  • Strong background in systems engineering
  • Experience in concept development, functional and physical architectures
  • Requirements analysis and performance modelling
  • Excellent analytical and research capabilities
  • Confident in planning and documenting within project-based teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Experience designing comms architectures
  • Understanding of SATCOM and Tactical Data Links
  • Knowledge of middleware and interoperability approaches

Kinexus has been supporting Australia's Defence sector for 20+ years. We know the space, and we know how to help great engineers find work that matters.

All applications should include your resume as a word document.

For more information, visit our website, or contact Ellen Hanratty on

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