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This is a unique opportunity to be the first ILS Practitioner in the company and take ownership of establishing ILS processes and culture from the ground up. You will be responsible for running all engineering sustainment activities, ensuring our supply chain is well-defined and effectively managed. Working on mission-critical Defence products, you will play a key role in optimizing lifecycle costs, maintainability, and logistics supportability.
We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our growing team, working at the forefront of innovation. This role involves the development of cutting-edge electronic systems, integrating hardware, software, and firmware for our advanced surveillance and reconnaissance solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PCB design, firmware development, and hardware design for aviation and ruggedized environments.
Arkeus is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team. This full-time, in-office role will work closely with our fractional CFO and virtual bookkeeping team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and maintaining robust internal controls.
● You love your numbers and have an eye fordetails.
● You’re keen to drive the company finance.
● You’re excited to grow the business
● Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial management reports including profit and loss balance sheet and cashflow and other reports as needed by the leadership team and the board
● Provide financial analysis, insights and recommendations to support sound commercial business decisions.
● Be a business partner to the leadership team to ensure they know their numbers, own their number and have the financial information needed to be effective in their roles
● Work closely with the fractional CFO on strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
● Provide direction, and oversight to the virtual bookkeepers to ensure accurate data entry, timely reconciliations, and reliable reporting.
● Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
● Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
● Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
● Manage cash flow, monitor financial transactions, and support audit activities.
● Improve, streamline, and implement financial processes to enhance efficiency and support company growth.
Support R&D tax return efforts through accurate documentation and reporting.
● Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent preferred).
● Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role.
● Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
● Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
● Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
● Experience working with fractional CFOs and remote bookkeeping teams.
● Business partnering experience supportingsenior leaders.
● Familiarity with Xero and compatible approvalsworkflow software
● Strong project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
● 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.
As the Office & Security Coordinator at Arkeus, you will be the key person responsible for ensuring our office operations, safety protocols, and security measures are efficient, effective, and up to date. You’ll manage everything from facilities coordination and workplace safety to physical security and employee well-being.
You will act as both the Safety Officer and Security Officer, ensuring that our office environment is not only compliant with safety regulations but also a place where our team feels secure and supported. Training will be provided if needed, making this a great role for someone eager to grow into a leadership position in office operations and security management.
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In this role, you will play a critical part in providing valuable support to our business development and field integration and training teams, along with responding to customer and prospect queries. The ideal candidate should possess a foundation of experience working with B2B customer sales teams managing complex products. You should have the ability to analyse and interpret sales metrics, demonstrating a goal-oriented mindset. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.
By utilising your expertise, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of positive customer relationships, while ensuring the smooth operation of our sales team. Join us and make a significant impact on our sales efforts and overall business success. You will spend a good portion of your time educating customers about our autonomous optical systems, so you will need to quickly become competent in our technology.
Arkeus is a world leader in wide-area autonomous optical search systems, serving the Search, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance space for Defense, Civil Defense, and Environmental Sustainment applications. We specialise in the design, fabrication, manufacturing, and distribution of these cutting-edge systems. With funding from deep-tech and industry-focused investors – Main Sequence, Beaten Zone Venture Partners, and Salus Ventures – we are scaling our next-generation hardware-enabled software platform to help improve security and save lives.
We are a small, dynamic company fueled by energy, passion, and ambition. Our inclusive, transparent, and engaging culture prioritises building a diverse workforce. We believe that to attract the best talent, our culture must welcome people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Arkeus, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge AI models for real-time, edge-based applications. You will be responsible for designing scalable ML architectures, building reusable training pipelines, and optimizing models for compute-constrained environments. In this leadership role, you will mentor a small team of engineers, guiding them through technical challenges and ensuring best practices in ML development. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI innovation, shaping next-generation ISR technologies while contributing to real-world impact.