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Quality Control Officer

Brisbane, Queensland L3Harris

Posted 16 days ago

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Quality Control Officer
L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems Australia
Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane
**12-month Fixed Term contract**
About the role
The Quality Control Officer is responsible for performing detailed inspections of electronic and mechanical products to ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 requirements. This role supports the organisation's commitment to delivering high-quality products by conducting inspections at all stages of production - from incoming materials through to final assembly - in accordance with established quality standards, customer requirements, and engineering drawings.
This role is primarily workshop/factory floor-based, involving frequent use of microscopes, measurement tools, and handling of small components. The position may require occasional overtime or shift flexibility to meet production deadlines.
What the role will involve
Some responsibilities of your role will include the following:
Inspection Activities
+ Perform visual and dimensional inspections and verify product conformance against engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
+ Conduct inspections to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 standards.
+ Inspect soldering quality, component placement, wiring, and mechanical fit and finish.
Documentation & Reporting
+ Accurately record inspection results in quality records and databases.
+ Document and report non-conformances, initiating corrective action requests when required.
+ Maintain inspection checklists, logs, and traceability records in compliance with quality system requirements.
Continuous Improvement
+ Identify recurring quality issues and provide feedback to manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
+ Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
+ Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality and process efficiency.
Compliance & Safety
+ Adhere to all company quality procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols.
+ Ensure compliance with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements.
+ Maintain a clean and organised work area in accordance with 5S principles.
What you'll bring
The role requires the following experience and skills:
+ Proven experience as a Quality Control Inspector in an AS9100D and/or ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing environment.
+ Certification to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 inspection standards.
+ Hands-on experience inspecting Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and mechanical/electronic sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
+ Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, bill of materials, assembly drawings, mechanical drawings, work instructions, technical specifications and acceptance criteria.
+ Knowledge of all types of surface mount and through hole process/assemblies.
+ Proficiency in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, microscopes and precision measuring instruments.
+ Competence in documenting inspection results with high attention to detail.
+ Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access.
+ Requires ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye coordination.
+ An ability to handle extremely small and delicate parts.
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
+ Ability to make clear and precise observations.
+ Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.
About L3Harris Australia
L3Harris Australia excels as a prime defence contractor, providing integrated tech solutions for over four decades. Specialising in technology that connects and shapes operations spanning multiple domains: space, air, land, sea, cyber and first responders. Today, we employ over 500 professionals in all major cities who understand the region's unique requirements.
L3Harris in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare and is home to world-leading design, manufacture and integration expertise and the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Our highly skilled workforce design and develop Australia's sovereign defence capabilities such as the next-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter.
A few of our employee benefits are:
+ An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
+ Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
+ Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
+ Discounted private health insurance
+ Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
+ Novated Car Leasing
+ Company supported professional development programs
+ Retail Reward programs
+ Half day finish on Fridays
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.
Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;
respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.
As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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Software Engineer - R&D Lab

Brisbane, Queensland Stryker

Posted 8 days ago

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**About the role**
Are you ready to launch your career at the cutting edge of medical technology? If you want to work at the forefront of medical technology and help improve patient outcomes, we need your C++ skillset!
We are seeking a recent graduate to join Stryker's Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technology (DRE) division and leverage your C++ skills to work on groundbreaking projects that improve patient outcomes and enhance healthcare.
As a key member of our R&D team, you'll design, develop, and optimize high-performance software for patient-specific solutions, collaborating with top talent globally to tackle complex clinical challenges. You'll help shape the future of medical technology by developing advanced prototypes, exploring new technologies, and scaling capabilities to deliver innovative and reliable solutions that make a real impact on patient care.
Please note, this is a Queensland based role.
**About you**
You're curious, driven, and eager to learn. You take initiative, ask thoughtful questions, and thrive in a team environment. You enjoy solving complex problems and are always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes. You're passionate about technology and excited to apply your academic experience to real-world healthcare solutions. Most importantly, you're ready to grow into a developer who delivers safe, reliable, and impactful software.
**Key responsibilities**
+ **Software Development & Prototyping** Contribute to the design, development, prototyping, and testing of software applications that support R&D objectives.
+ **Requirements & Design Translation** Translate user needs into design input specifications and assist in evaluating design trade-offs with senior engineers.
+ **Debugging & Agile Collaboration** Support debugging and troubleshooting efforts within an agile development environment, collaborating across teams.
+ **Documentation & Code Quality** Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation including requirements, architecture, and test cases.
+ **Engineering Standards & Continuous Learning** Follow established software engineering standards while learning and applying design principles, patterns, and methodologies.
**Must have experience/skills:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
+ Experience with C++ (through coursework, projects, or internships)
+ Basic understanding of mesh processing, 3D visualization, or image processing
+ Familiarity with git and collaborative development workflows
+ Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
**Desired but not essential experience/skills:**
+ Internship or project experience in biomedical or healthcare applications
+ Exposure to Qt and CMake
+ Familiarity with visualization toolkits (e.g., VTK)
+ Experience writing and executing test cases
+ Knowledge of mesh processing, differential geometry, or image processing
+ Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and software design principles (e.g., SOLID)
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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Senior Mechatronics Engineer - R&D Lab

Brisbane, Queensland Stryker

Posted 8 days ago

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**Who we want:**
+ **Detail-oriented process improvers** . Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes - finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
+ **Self-directed initiators** . People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
+ **Analytical problem solvers** . People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
+ **Goal-oriented developers** . Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
+ **Delivers results** . A driven player who sets high goals for personal achievement and organizational success. He/she measures success against the best internal and external benchmarks.
**Job description**
Mechatronics Engineer - Research & Development Lab
If you want to work at the forefront of medical technology and help improve patient outcomes, we need your mechatronics skillset!
Join Stryker's Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technology (DRE) division and leverage your mechatronics skills to work on groundbreaking projects that improve patient outcomes and enhance healthcare. As a key member of our R&D team, you'll design, develop, and optimize components of complex robotic systems, collaborating with top talent globally to tackle complex clinical challenges. You'll help shape the future of medical technology by developing advanced prototypes, exploring new technologies, and scaling capabilities to deliver innovative and reliable solutions that make a real impact on patient care
**What you will do:**
+ Contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of robotic systems and applications in support of R&D project objectives, under guidance.
+ Translate user needs into basic design input specifications and support product design activities with minimal oversight.
+ Research and understand technical state of the art and identify potential technical solutions to problems. Deploy technical skills and knowledge to propose new concepts in collaboration with R&D Lab team.
+ Assist in implementation of concepts and development of prototypes, including mechanical, electrical and software components.
+ Validate developed prototypes and tools, including defining appropriate validation processes and applying standards where appropriate, under minimal supervision.
+ Collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate design trade-offs and develop system components.
+ Assist in troubleshooting and debugging issues in an agile development environment.
+ Support the generation and review of system documentation (requirements, design, architecture, bugs, testing) as part of a project team.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams across divisions to support shared technology initiatives.
+ Follow established design practices and software engineering standards to help ensure systems are safe, reliable, and user-friendly.
+ Learn and apply device development best practices and engineering methodologies through mentorship and training.
**What you need:**
+ A degree in Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering, or related field.
+ 2-4+ years of engineering industry experience (academic or early-career professional).
+ Working knowledge of CAD modeling/design software (e.g. Solidworks)
+ Good programming knowledge (esp. C++, MATLAB/Python) and experience with embedded software development.
+ Experience with hardware and software prototyping and system troubleshooting.
+ Good knowledge of robotics basics (kinematics, control theory) and strong mathematical skills (linear algebra, geometry).
+ Good communication skills and ability to explain complex technical topics in a succinct manner.
**What would be appreciated:**
+ Experience in medical field and developing biomedical applications is a plus.
+ Experience in electrical design software (e.g. Altium)
+ Basic knowledge of computer and robotic vision and image processing
+ Basic knowledge of statistics, probability and their application in robotics.
+ Skills in geometry processing and differential geometry.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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