Electronics/Mechatronics Design Engineer

An excellent opportunity exists to join a growing aerospace company to develop innovative products for local and international markets.

• Currawong Engineering is a leading aerospace design and manufacturing company
• Currawong manufactures fuel injected engines, electronic motor controllers and other accessories used for premium uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Currawong also provides specialist engineering consulting services, relating to UAVs and engines more broadly
• Currawong has an in-house electronics production facility to assist with the quick turnaround of products and prototypes
• The factory has a well-equipped workshop with a range of CNC machine tools including a 5-axis milling machine.
• In-house engine test cells assist engineers and technicians with product development and acceptance testing
• Currawong is based 15 minutes south of Hobart in a modern facility and has customers all over the world including the US, Japan, Italy and Singapore
• Currawong has been operating in Hobart since 2005, and has developed excellent relationships with its many long-term customers.

The successful candidate could be an experienced engineer (cross disciplinary experience would be an advantage) or a recent graduate (with demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and excellent academic results).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and prototype novel electronic components
• Systems integration of complex electronic / mechanical systems
• Validate and commission complex electronic and mechanical systems
• Software development across a range of platforms
• Perform final assembly and testing
• Create and update a wide range of technical documentation
• Troubleshooting and problem solving across a range of engineering disciplines

Qualifications/Skills:

• Engineering degree (Electronics or Mechatronics) or equivalent
• Strong programming skills (C/C++/Python)
• Knowledge of version control systems (git)
• Experience with embedded systems and electronics design
• Schematic capture and PCB layout (KiCad preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail (Currawong stands behind its products and quality in design and manufacture is paramount)
• Strong commitment to documentation
• Ability to work co-operatively within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at once

Baseline security screening may be required (via the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency).

Benefits:

Currawong has 20 FTE employees and it aims to provide a challenging, rewarding and flexible work environment. The standard working week is 38 hours, with  a flex time system whereby any extra hours worked in a week can be accrued and taken off at a later date.  It provides complimentary refreshments (such as tea and espresso coffee) and regular staff morning teas.

More information:

For more information on Currawong, please see the website

For more details about the position please contact Oliver Walters, Engineering Manager - Electronics and Software via or Tel

How to apply:

To apply, please email the following information to

• cover letter including:

• a specific example of how you have been involved in some of the activities listed in the responsibilities section

• a response to each of the key qualifications/skills

• a copy of your results transcript

• why you would specifically like to work at Currawong Engineering.

• resume including qualifications and work experience

• please share a little bit about your personality and interests/hobbies
• please outline your current situation in relation to working rights in Australia e.g. permanent rights with no restrictions, temporary rights with restrictions etc

Applications close 19th December 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

Due to the number of applications received, only candidates that progress to the interview stage will be contacted.

Currawong requests no applications or correspondence from recruitment agencies (and it will not be liable for any associated recruitment fees).

We look forward to hearing from you.