Location Sydney
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Specialisation ICT
Contact person Will Wells
Reference PR/062537
Call Email Will

Kinexus is supporting a client in a search for a role to lead a specialised engineering team delivering high-performance communications systems for national and international customers. Our client develops products and offers solutions in the wireless communications domain, with a focus on secure and resilient communications for the defence industry and other critical public services.

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager with 10+ years of experience in software engineering and team leadership. This role suits a leader who is technically capable and able to solve complex problems in secure communications and defence-aligned sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of 10-15 embedded software engineers focused on the delivery of secure, high-availability communications platforms.
  • Oversee software design, integration, and testing activities across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Drive project planning, resourcing, and staff development in alignment with long-term growth objectives.
  • Support technical engagement customers, including project management and pre-sales input.
  • Maintain engineering quality by promoting best practices in documentation, tooling, and delivery standards.

About You:

  • Experience: 10+ years in software engineering, with experience delivering embedded software solutions in mission-critical environments (e.g., defence, emergency services, secure communications).
  • Technical Capability: Background in developing or managing systems involving wireless communication technologies and embedded platforms.
  • Leadership: Proven experience leading technical teams of 10-15 in a fast-paced, project-driven setting.
  • Qualifications: Degree-qualified in a relevant field such as Electronics, Telecommunications, or Computer Science.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently with technical teams and customers.

If interested, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your most up-to-date CV and we will be in touch with all relevant applications.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Will Wells on 02 9492 7521. #LI-WW1