We’reÌýbuildingÌýaircraftÌýthat fly faster, further, and to space.Ìý
HypersonixÌýis an Australian aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing company building hydrogen-powered scramjetÌýaircraft. We work at the bleeding edge of hypersonic technology, deliveringÌýaircraftÌýthat fly faster, reach further, and open new pathways to spaceÌý– andÌýwe’reÌýa small, highly capable team doing work thatÌýgenuinelyÌýmatters.Ìý
The OpportunityÌý
´¡²õÌý²¹²ÔÌýAvionics Engineer II,Ìýyou’llÌýplayÌýan importantÌýroleÌýin theÌýselection, development, integration and qualification of all avionics and power systems in our DART vehicle.ÌýYou’llÌýbe a key member of theÌýflight test team,Ìýproviding mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.Ìý
This is a unique opportunity to work withÌýcutting-edgeÌýhypersonic technology and make a real impactÌýinÌýaÌýhigh-growth environment. IfÌýyou’reÌýpassionate,ÌýinnovativeÌýand want true autonomyÌýto do your best work,Ìýwe’dÌýlove to hear from you!Ìý
WhatÌýyou’llÌýbe doingÌý
Responsibilities include:Ìý
- Lead the development and review of avionics, power, and support system requirementsÌýÌý
- Contribute to end-to-end avionics system design for the DART vehicleÌýÌý
- Run trade studies to select COTS components and guide bespoke developmentÌýÌý
- Design and deliver wiring harnesses, collaborating closely with technicians on buildÌýÌý
- Partner with suppliers and technical stakeholders, leading key engineering interactionsÌýÌý
- Execute subsystem testing (EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal, shock) toÌývalidateÌýperformanceÌýÌý
- Bring systems to life — set up, characterise, and prepare for modelling and verificationÌýÌý
- Drive integration and troubleshooting, ensuring systems are assembly-readyÌýÌý
- Plan and deliver verification and environmental testing across systemsÌýÌý
- Operate within a structured engineering management frameworkÌýÌý
- Maintain strong adherence to policies, standards, and company valuesÌý
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Life atÌýHypersonixÌýÌýÌý
We’reÌýaÌý60-person company moving fast in one of the most demanding fields in aerospace. The pace is fast, expectations are high andÌýtheÌýenvironment is constantly evolving. The people who thrive here are energised by that — not unsettled by it.Ìý
You’llÌýthrive here if you:Ìý
- Take ownership of your work and keep things moving, even when the pictureÌýisn’tÌýcompleteÌý
- Care about doing things wellÌýandÌýgetting them done —Ìýand learn to balance bothÌý
- StayÌýcalm and constructiveÌýwhenÌýpriorities shift.Ìý
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WhatÌýYou’llÌýBringÌý
To hit the ground running in this role,Ìýyou’llÌýneed:Ìý
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or STEM discipline.Ìý
- 5+ years of engineering experience working with embedded electronic systems, ideally in aerospace applications.Ìý
- Experience or detailed knowledge of low voltage battery power systems.ÌýÌý
- Flight Test instrumentations or telemetry system experience in a test environment.Ìý
- Demonstrated independent problem-solving, and resolution of technical issues.Ìý
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ìý
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ìý
- Ability to obtain any applicable security clearance or background checks.Ìý
- Right to live and work in Australia.Ìý
ÌýBonus pointsÌýfor:Ìý
- ExperienceÌýparticipatingÌýin flight test campaignsÌý
- Flight Test instrumentations or telemetry system experienceÌý
- Experience using the NX package including Capital logic for harnessingÌý
- Unmanned aerial systems experience.Ìý
Ready to Fly Faster?Ìý
Benefits include:Ìý
- Competitive salaryÌý
- EquityÌýparticipationÌý
- Flexible workingÌý– we care about output, not hoursÌý
- FundedÌýProfessional developmentÌý
- Confidential Employee Assistance ProgramÌý
ApplyÌýwith yourÌýresumeÌýandÌýa short noteÌýon what draws you to this roleÌýtoday!
