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As an Integration and Test Engineer, you will sit at the intersection between the development teams and out commercial teams. You will play a critical role in the testing and integration of our optical radar products at Arkeus. Working with engineers, software developers and commercial teams, you will need to lead discussions and push for success at every opportunity. A problem solver, critical thinker and clear communicator your role ensures Arkeus’ continued success. This is a role that will provide intimate access to our cutting edge technology and will provide opportunities to travel and growth opportunities into the engineering, FIT or commercial streams.
• 3–5 years of experience integrating hardware onto vehicles, ships or aircraft
• Comfortable debugging hardware, firmware, and software to pinpoint root causes
• Fluent with Python/Bash scripts for automated testing
• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD, and other aerospace qualification standards are highly desired
• Thrive in hangar and field environments, switching easily between wrench, laptop, and stakeholder briefings
• Meticulous in capturing lessons-learned and rolling them into clear, actionable documentation
• Develop system-level test plans and automated rigs that exercise electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces end-to-end
• Execute bench, ground, and flight trials; analyse telemetry and issue detailed defect reports
• Conduct end-to-end integration of payload systems with third-party aircraft and UAV platforms, managing electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces
• Define and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to ensure accurate communication between subsystems and external platforms Instrument and calibrate prototype hardware, maintaining flight-ready spares and support gear
• Produce compliance artefacts and coordinate with third-party labs for EMC, vibration, and environmental approvals
• 3–5 years’ experience integrating and troubleshooting complex hardware systems on vehicles, ships, or aircraft, including electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces.
• Proven ability to identify root causes using diagnostic tools and systematic testing approaches.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash to develop and run automated test plans, data analysis scripts, and integration workflows.
• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD, and related compliance processes, including preparation of artefacts for certification.
• Comfortable working in hangar and field environments, switching between technical hands-on tasks, flight/ground trials, and technical briefings for diverse teams.
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As our Campaign Manager, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, persuasive, and tailored proposals in response to all Tenders and EOIs. You will lead the end-to-end bid process for strategic pursuits across commercial and defence sectors.
· An experienced Campaign Manager with a passion to lead, write and win tenders.
· Proven experience in writing and coordinating tenders.
· Exceptional written communication and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
· Strong commercial acumen and client-centric thinking.
· A collaborative, proactive and outcomes-driven mindset.
• Plan, execute, and optimise sales campaigns to drive lead generation, conversion, and customer value and retention.
• Coordinating the full bid lifecycle, including timelines, formatting, version control, and submission requirements.
• Translate complex operational and technical information into clear, concise and persuasive responses.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather input and validate content.
• Supporting broader business development efforts, including capability statements and marketing materials.
• Maintaining and evolving a library of bid content and templates.
• Create and maintain a campaign calendar to ensure timely delivery and coordination of marketing activities across multiple channels.
• Implement a stage gate process for tender responses.
• Ability to respond to complex ASDEFCON tenders and panels (desirable).
• Degree or equivalent experience in writing, communications, or a related discipline.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to create engaging and persuasive content.
• Experience in Shipley's or similar (desirable).
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex engineering projects. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing scope, resources, cost, schedule, procurement, and communication across all project phases.
As a Software Engineerat Arkeus, you’ll be at the heart of developing high-performance Rust code forour core systems and embedded platforms. You’ll work closely withcross-functional teams—ranging from machine learning to control systems—tocreate full-stack software solutions that directly power our hardware in thefield. From architecture design to field testing, your code will shape thebackbone of our evolving product ecosystem.
This role is ideal forsomeone who thrives in a fast-paced, experimental environment, where building,testing, and deploying quickly are all part of the mission. You’ll be trustedto take ownership of complex problems, deliver optimised solutions, and helppush the boundaries of what Arkeus technology can do.
We’re hiring our first Data and Test Engineer to lead the way in designing and executing our data collection and validation processes. This is a foundational role where you’ll work closely with engineers and data scientists to define data needs, manage end-to-end collection campaigns across Australia and internationally, and ensure high-quality, well-annotated datasets are feeding into our ML systems.
You’ll also help establish internal standards for data quality and testing, build repeatable validation workflows, and contribute directly to the robustness and performance of our machine learning models. This is an opportunity to shape how we collect, test, and use data from the ground up.
• You’re highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for clean, structured data.
• You’re hands-on with scripting and tools, and comfortable moving between fieldwork, automation, and analysis.
• You thrive in building systems from scratch and enjoy collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute data collection campaigns across Australia and internationally.
• Review and analyse results
• Define process improvements
• Develop, Define and Test performance metrics
• Improve reporting quality
• Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to define and document detailed data requirements.
• Work individually and as a team
• Develop and enforce data quality standards, validation protocols, and best practices.
• 1-5 years of experience
• Proficiency in Excel and Python
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and Embedded systems
• Experience with databases is highly desired
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
As a Field, Integration and Test Engineer, you will play acritical role in the deployment and operational support of advanced airborne mission systems. You will lead the integration, testing, and training for AI-driven optical sensors and ISR payloads across various aircraft platforms. Collaborating closely with Defence, law enforcement, and aerospace partners, you will ensure mission readiness, perform field demonstrations, and support mission planning and execution worldwide.
· Extensive experience with airborne optical sensors and ISR mission systems, holding a relevant Pilot or Aircrew license including RPAS.
· Strong understanding of airspace regulations, operational flight planning, and mission execution.
· Skilled communicator and technical trainer with proven expertise in delivering training and producing clear technical documentation.
· Deliver global training for airborne mission systems, including AI-driven optical sensors and user interfaces.
· Lead field integration, operational testing, and customer demonstrations of ISR technologies.
· Plan and support special missions with defence, law enforcement, and ISR stakeholders.
· Supervise multi-role aircrew teams, ensuring readiness, compliance, and mission effectiveness.
· Manage aircraft mission system configuration and operational standards across platforms.
· Collaborate with OEMs and aerospace partners on capability development and system integration.
· Extensive experience with airborne optical sensors and integrated ISR mission systems.
· Hold a relevant Pilot or Aircrew license, including Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
· Deep understanding of airspace regulations and operational flight planning.
· Skilled in technical training delivery and customer-facing communications.
· Strong technical writing background, including SOPs, checklists, and operational manuals.
· Proven global deployment experience across defence, law enforcement, and special mission aviation sectors.
● 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 start up 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.
We are seeking a proactive and organised Contract Administrator to assist the Sales & Commercial Manager and the wider Business Development team. You will play a key role in supporting sales pipeline management, CRM platform implementation, coordination of trade shows, and the facilitation of communication between the commercial and technical teams. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth operational execution and timely follow-up on sales activities and reporting.
· You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong organisational skills.
· You are detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining clear communication across teams.
· You enjoy supporting business growth by streamlining processes and enabling efficient sales operations.
· Assist with the implementation and ongoing management of the CRM platform.
· Support management of the sales pipeline from lead conception through to deal close.
· Review agreements and other legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
· Organize sales team meetings, training sessions, and customer product demonstrations.
· Capture action items during meetings and track follow-ups to completion.
· Lead coordination and logistics for trade shows and industry events.
· Serve as the primary administrative liaison between commercial teams and technical experts to facilitate timely and accurate information flow.
· Assist with monthly sales and commercial reporting.
· Provide general administrative and operational support to the Sales & Commercial Manager and wider Business Development team.
· Proven experience in a sales support, commercial coordination, or office administration role.
· Familiarity with CRM platforms and sales pipeline management.
· Basic understanding of commercial agreements and legal documentation.
· Strong organisational and communication skills.
· Ability to multitask and coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
· Proactive approach to problem-solving and task management.
· Experience coordinating trade shows or events is highly desirable.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with reporting tools.
· 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 an Arkeus Product Owner you will work with specialist engineers in a high-performing Product Team to design, develop, and field novel technologies into complex environments. In this backdrop you will be responsible for driving outcomes that cover the complete product life cycle: customer engagement, design, development, testing, and delivery. In the operational tempo you will rely heavily on the program office to support your engagement and decision making, technical leads for validation and direction on product strategy, and your own business acumen in navigating the complex trade-space of time, cost, and responsiveness.
Your role will include team-mentorship and identification of key areas of strength and weakness, and strategies growing and addressing both. In cases your product roadmap may be the most technically challenging and innovative work within Arkeus. Your role in managing this complexity and opportunity will be the dividing line between team success and failure. It is essential that you look to un-block the team daily but also maintain the product vision and continue to see the “forest from the trees”.
Quality products are core to your deliverables. Meeting your customer’s expectations and charting a path to deliver a compelling experience at each stop on the product roadmap. In this way you will be responsible for all aspects of the product, reporting directly to Arkeus leadership and managing your customer directly. Success is within your control.
Experience in Defence industry and/or operational settings will be an asset to accessing, managing, and coordinating the types of product-related events, trials, serials, and proving events central to product development cycles. An interest in aviation, uncrewed air vehicles, or optical systems will be helpful as many of the Arkeus technologies relate to these domains.
- Excited to align product roadmap with customer operational need
- Knowledgeable in Defence operational environment
- Confident to communicate technical and non-technical challenges aspect of the product to Customer and Arkeus Leadership.
- Able to take full accountable of your product.
- Providing Vision, Goals and Context for the products
- Define Product roadmap to deliver compelling customer experiences
- Report progress, challenge and risk to Customer and Leadership
- Lead the Product team and ensure timely product delivery
- Creating, prioritizing, and managing the backlog
- Bachelor's degree inMechatronic, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
- At least 10 years ofexperience in the Defence industry
- Experience in Productownership, Product Management or Technical Project Management.
- Ability to travel domestically as needed.
- 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.