Product Engineer

Who we are:

Arkeus is a world leader in the provision of wide-area autonomous optical search systems in the Search, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance space for Defence, Civil Defence, and Environmental Sustainment applications. We specialise in the design, fabrication, manufacture and distribution of these innovative systems. We have just secured funding from deep tech and industry expert investors Main Sequence, Beaten Zone Venture Partners and Salus Ventures which will enable us to scale our next-generation hardware-enabled software platform to help our customers improve security and save lives.

We are a small, dynamic, company with a lot of energy, passion, and ambition. We have developed an inclusive, transparent and engaging culture that focuses on building a diverse workforce as a priority – realising that to attract the very best, we need to ensure our culture is ready to welcome people from all ages, genders and backgrounds.

About the role:

As a Product Development Engineer at ARKEUS you will work within a team of engineers to create complex, cutting edge mechatronics products. You will be primarily responsible for the development of prototype systems into products for manufacture. This will involve DFM activities for Electronics products, creating test hardware

About you:

You bring a strong background in Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering, with proven experience in developing high-value, low-volume, and complex mechatronic products. You have been hands-on through all stages of the product development lifecycle—from concept generation and detailed design to system integration, testing, and ongoing support.

You are passionate about engineering excellence and take pride in delivering robust, innovative solutions. As a senior engineer at ARKEUS, you will play a key role in shaping and driving best practices in electronics design and testing, fostering a culture of technical rigor and continuous improvement.

Your skillset ideally includes experience with PCB design, BLDC motor controllers, and camera interfaces, as well as working knowledge of NVIDIA hardware platforms. You enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams and are comfortable navigating the challenges of integrating mechanical, electronic, and software systems into cohesive, high-performance products.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to development of ARKEUS products ready for manufacture, taking prototype systems and developing and enhancing their design.
• Work with the Manufacturing team to develop efficient systems and process to handle issues that arise from the testing and manufacturing process
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Perform system-level testing, debugging, and validation to ensure functional performance and reliability.
• Support transition from prototype to production, including DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly).
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of product development processes and engineering best practices.

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in product development involving mechanical and electronic systems.
• Strong proficiency with ECAD software: Altium and exposure to mechanical CAD such as Fusion or SolidWorks.
• Hands on skills with Electronics workshop skills, PCB fabrication, Cable making, Repair etc.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

What we offer:

• We make incredible things – you will be working in a company at the forefront of innovation in Australia.
• You will collaborate with experienced leaders, with backgrounds in aerospace, Defence and academic research and development – and just as much passion and energy as you have.
• You will become a part of a close-knit, inclusive, and connected team, immersed in a dynamic startup culture. We focus on recruiting the best – this is the opportunity to surround yourself with other like-minded professionals who enjoy working in an environment where we are inspired by the passion and capability of the very people we work with.
• You will benefit from workplace flexibility and work-life balance.
• You’ll get the opportunity to mentor bright emerging talent through our highly sought-after intern program and strong connections with universities.
• You have an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)
• We will give you the chance to make a real difference.

If this sounds like you, please apply even if you don't check every box listed above and join our growing team in improving security and saving lives!