Jobs at Arkeus

Design, model, optimise, prototype, align, and characterise optical and electro-optical imaging systems for autonomous sensing platforms. Responsibilities include optical tolerancing, sensitivity analysis, stray-light and ghost analysis, component selection, optomechanical integration, image-quality optimisation, manufacturing transition, and collaboration with machine-learning and computer-vision teams. The role requires hands-on optical engineering experience and eligibility for an Australian Defence security clearance.

Develop and deploy computer vision and machine learning models for real-time airborne object detection on edge hardware. Responsibilities include improving ETL processes, organising datasets, training neural networks with PyTorch and related libraries, optimising models, conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, documenting systems, and supporting the full ML lifecycle from research through deployment.

Provides scientific and technical leadership for AI-powered sensing and autonomous defence technologies. Defines research roadmaps, identifies emerging technologies, develops and tests concepts through modelling, experimentation, prototyping and field trials, and transitions research into deployable systems. Leads multidisciplinary teams across optics, sensing, AI/ML, signal processing, physics, autonomy, electronics and systems engineering while engaging customers, universities and industry partners. Builds intellectual property and communicates complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Lead Arkeus’s AI and IT transformation strategy and implementation. Responsibilities include identifying AI and automation opportunities, insourcing IT services, establishing IT infrastructure and support for US operations, managing vendors and systems, leading technology adoption, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance with Australia’s DISP and US NIST standards.

Lead the design and development of production-grade embedded computer vision and control systems. Own architecture, implementation, testing, optimization, deployment, and field validation while collaborating with machine learning, controls, and hardware teams. Mentor engineers, guide technical decisions, and establish scalable engineering practices across embedded and Linux environments.

Build and maintain ETL pipelines for large volumes of imagery and video data. Perform exploratory data analysis, clean and structure datasets, optimize SQL queries, create prototype visualizations, and ensure data is accurately labeled and ready for machine learning. Collaborate with ML engineers and document datasets, pipelines, and data-quality processes.

Supports the CEO and executive team by managing calendars, communications, meetings, travel, governance rhythms, expenses, and follow-through. Coordinates strategic projects, tracks decisions and action items, prepares briefings and presentations, and improves executive processes. The role uses AI-enabled tools for scheduling, email triage, task management, and administrative automation while applying business judgment, discretion, and strong organisational skills in a fast-moving defence technology company.

Own the OTG optical terminal guidance product portfolio, roadmap, engineering execution, partner engagement, demonstrations, and systems integration. Lead software and systems engineering teams, establish software and AI transition criteria, ensure reliable deployment across autonomous platforms and munitions, and align product development with customer, partner, and defense-market requirements.

Designs and improves manufacturing and assembly processes for complex electromechanical autonomous optical systems. Responsibilities include DFM/DFMA collaboration, production scale-up, work instructions, quality controls, root cause investigations, CAPA, tooling and test equipment validation, supplier issue resolution, engineering change and BOM management, Lean improvement, and production testing. Ensures traceability, documentation, and compliance with Defence and quality requirements.