Lead Electrical Engineer - AU

Are you ready to lead the development of spaceflight electrical systems that will redefine the boundaries of space exploration? Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the design, development, and integration of advanced electronics for our lunar surface mobility platforms and in-situ resource utilisation technologies. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers delivering cutting edge hardware for robotic systems designed to operate in some of the harshest environments known to humankind.

You will play a critical role in advancing mission critical subsystems and guiding electrical designs from concept to flight, shaping the future of space mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of electrical engineers in the design, development, and testing of electronic systems for lunar robotics and spaceflight applications.
• Oversee the design and development of power systems, control circuitry, sensor integration, and data acquisition systems.
• Guide the architecture and development of circuit boards (PCBs) for power regulation, communication, and motor control.
• Manage full electrical hardware lifecycle including requirements definition, design reviews, prototyping, testing, and spaceflight qualification.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical subsystems within spacecraft and robotics platforms.
• Develop and oversee EMI/EMC and radiation mitigation strategies suitable for lunar and deep space environments.
• Lead efforts for hardware testing, validation, and qualification including thermal vacuum, vibration, and environmental compliance.
• Oversee relationships with external vendors for PCB fabrication, component sourcing, and manufacturing of circuit card assemblies.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including schematics, design justifications, interface definitions, and qualification test plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and act as a technical authority for electrical design, troubleshooting, and integration issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline (or higher qualification).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering electrical hardware, preferably in aerospace, robotics, medical or other mission critical environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical project teams.
• Expert in PCB and circuit design, including analogue, digital, and power electronics.
• Deep understanding of electronic power systems, including power distribution, regulation, and battery systems.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical system testing and qualification, including EMI/EMC and radiation considerations.
• Familiarity with circuit card assembly processes and design for manufacture principles.
• Experience working with relevant tools such as Altium Designer or similar ECAD software.
• Strong communication and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be capable of attaining NV1 Baseline security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the aerospace or space robotics industry.
• Background in startup environments or small team leadership.
• Experience with radiation hardened design and upset mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with standards such as IPC-2221, ECSS, or NASA EEE-INST-002.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and hardware-software integration.

Lunar Outpost Oceania is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We expect all employees, including leadership, to foster a respectful, inclusive, and professional workplace.