As back-to-back winners of the 2023 & 2024 Defence Innovator of the Year, we live and breathe our values of integrity, innovation, professionalism, and passion.
Our vision is clear: to be a world leader in defence innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies for military and law enforcement communities across the globe.
From day one, you’ll be hands-on with real robotics, drones, and autonomous systems – taking your work from initial concept through to working prototypes and production-ready systems. This role is all about coding, control systems, and intelligent software development!
What You‘ll Get To Do
- Get hands on designing and developing software for with robotics, drones, autonomous systems, and advanced electronics.
- Collaborate with talented engineers from every discipline.
- Develop, test, and refine solutions for complex, one-of-a-kind challenges.
- Integrate and test software on real hardware platforms.
- Solve complex problems with creativity, rapid prototyping, and iteration.
- Partner with research organisations and institutions on groundbreaking projects.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- Work on exciting, industry-leading innovations that make a real-world impact.
- Learn from senior engineers and industry experts while getting your hands dirty.
- A dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
- Opportunities to work with external research partners pushing the limits of technology.
- A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, mental health, and wellbeing.
- Access to the latest tools, prototypes, and tech.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
What We’re Looking For
- Degree qualification in Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or similar.
- Coding skills
- Passion for robotics, drones, or autonomous systems.
- Curiosity, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Full-time onsite availability.
- Eligibility for Baseline Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).
If you’re looking for a graduate role where you get to work hands-on in a team that values skill, creativity, and impact — this is the place to do it.
Interested?
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter in the attached form, or emailing careers@defendtex.com outlining your technical experience and why you’re excited to join DefendTex. We look forward to your application.