Job Title:  Deputy Chief Engineer - Electrical (LV & ELV)

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Following a strategic redesign, we’ve sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

Deputy Chief Engineer – Electrical (LV & ELV)

QinetiQ is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer (Electrical) with proven expertise in Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) design to help develop and sustain a world-class engineering capability. You’ll lead technical assurance, mentor the next generation of engineers, and ensure our products and solutions meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer value.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide technical leadership and assurance in electrical engineering, with a focus on LV/ELV design and product development.
• Review, approve, and certify designs in accordance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and certification requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineers, guiding them on design standards, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
• Contribute to the management and continuous improvement of the Technical Management System (TMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee projects involving PLC and FPGA-controlled systems, LV control systems, and equipment operation.

What you’ll bring

• Degree-qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar, with the ability to achieve Chartered Engineer status and local registration.
• Significant experience in LV/ELV design and product development.
• Strong technical leadership skills, with prior experience in people management and mentoring.
• Knowledge of control systems, including PLCs and FPGAs, and experience in certification review.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ideally you will be based in Melbourne, with experience across industries, which may include, rail, utitlities, mining, defence, aviation or aerospace. Knowledge or expereince in avionics systems would be an advantage but not essential. 

Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. 

Apply now to help us deliver engineering solutions that matter.

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.