Senior Production Engineer - 12 months contract
Advanced NavigationSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted February 17, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Advanced Navigation is a global leader in software-enhanced navigation and autonomous systems, delivering cutting-edge solutions for land, air, sea, and space environments where GPS signals are unreliable. The company’s portfolio spans satellite and RF navigation, acoustic and inertial systems, robotics, photonics, quantum sensing, artificial intelligence, and advanced GPS antennas and receivers. Distinctive strengths include rapid product delivery, deep technical expertise, and a vertically integrated model that combines research, testing, and manufacturing in a single ecosystem. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Advanced Navigation serves customers worldwide from research and production facilities across the globe.
Job Description
The Senior Production Engineer is responsible for ensuring the production process is set up for new products, influencing project direction, and providing technical expertise to minimize production stoppages.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or Computer Systems
- 4+ years experience in a similar position, in a similar industry
- Established professional relationships with suppliers
- Experience in operating equipment and learning how to operate equipment from suppliers
- Ability to upskill quickly to develop deep technical capabilities
- Experience measuring and reporting on production metrics
- Basic knowledge of software (Java, C, C++), electronics and mechanical design processes
- Well developed, structured problem solving, fault finding and debugging skills
- Strong attention to detail with an ability to provide accurate technical documentation
