Electronics Test Technician / Service Centre Technician

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking permanent Electronics Test Technicians and Service Centre Technicians to join its Advanced Manufacturing team in Edinburgh Parks, South Australia. The role involves testing, diagnosing, analysing and repairing electronic products and assemblies at the component level in a highly regulated defence environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair and validation of electronic, electrical, RF and PCBA‑level equipment using both automated and manual test systems.
• Investigate equipment and test failures, identify root causes, analyse trends and support continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Utilise specialised test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analysers and signal analysers to verify performance, conduct repairs and calibrations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate technical reports, failure investigations, test documentation and compliance records.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and production teams to meet operational and delivery targets while adhering to safety, quality and defence regulations.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Electronics (or equivalent) with experience in defence, aviation, advanced manufacturing or a similarly regulated environment.
• Proven ability to test, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electronic and RF systems at the component level, including high‑powered equipment.
• Strong fault‑finding and root‑cause analysis skills with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Eligibility for Australian defence security clearance and ITAR clearance.

Required skills

• Electronics testing and measurement
• RF system diagnostics
• Use of oscilloscopes, network analysers and signal analysers
• PCBA‑level repair and validation
• Automated test system operation