Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer / Product Owner – Space‑Related Products Permanent | Adelaide | On‑site Adelaide CBD with flexibility

About the Role Emanate Technology is working with a rapidly growing software, electronics and precision‑technology company developing next‑generation terrestrial and space‑related products. This role sits within a multidisciplinary engineering environment where you’ll work across complex hardware, embedded systems, optics/lasers and advanced measurement technologies. You’ll join a maturing systems engineering function and play a key role in shaping how new products are defined, built, tested and transitioned into production.

What You’ll Be Doing

Apply systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle, from concept to production.

Help establish new “next‑gen” products, including advanced timing and quantum systems.

Develop and manage requirements with verification and validation in mind.

Support system architecture, interface definition and integration across hardware, firmware and software.

Work hands‑on with complex hardware, supporting testing and performance analysis.

Produce clear documentation, interface control documents, BOMs and configuration baselines.

Contribute to manufacturability and smooth handover to production.

Lead and support design reviews, trade studies and technology selection.

Help improve systems engineering processes across the organisation.

Collaborate with physics, electronics, mechanical, software and production teams.

Tech & Tools Environment

Complex electronics, optics/lasers, photonics and space‑suitable products.

Embedded/firmware and low‑level software.

Requirements management tools (e.g., Flow Engineering).

PLM/PDM, configuration and document management systems.

Structured engineering workflows — training provided where needed.

Ideal Background

Electrical engineering, mechatronics, or software engineering with embedded/firmware/hardware‑adjacent experience.

Experience with physical products, electronics, IoT or embedded systems.

Comfortable with requirements, V&V and system‑level thinking.

Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Not Suitable

Pure web‑only software backgrounds with no hardware or embedded exposure.

Strong Plus Factors

Space systems or other regulated domains.

Awareness of relevant engineering standards.

Interest in project management or cost‑aware design.

Physics/lasers/photonics experience.

Culture & Ways of Working

Friendly, respectful and collaborative environment.

Family‑friendly culture with genuine flexibility.

Typical hours around 9–5; TOIL available for deadline periods.

On‑site role with ~1 day per week WFH.

Location, Eligibility & Travel

Based in Adelaide CBD (on‑site).

Full Australian working rights required.

Minimal travel; occasional support for trials by senior engineers.

Exceptional overseas candidates with highly relevant experience

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.