Hardware Design Engineer

Would you like to be a part of a company that builds products to help save lives? Look no further At GME we have in‑house capabilities to design, innovate and manufacture UHF CB Radios and Emergency Beacon products. Our devices aid in rescues nationwide, you may have seen a few of our rescue stories on the news. We are proudly Australian made, operating as a family‑owned business for over 65 years At GME not only will you get to work for a company that serves a purpose and makes a difference, but you’ll become part of the GME family. We have an exciting opportunity for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our Engineering team on a full‑time permanent basis. Reporting to the Manager - Electronic Engineering. About the Role Ground‑up design & development of complex RF, analogue, digital & DSP/MCU communication circuits. Translation of high‑level requirements into detailed functional & technical specifications. Create & modify PCB schematics and layouts using the GME enterprise Altium designer toolset. Ensure designs meet performance, quality and manufacturing requirements. Prepare and maintain design, test, and manufacturing artefacts and documentation. Develop experiments, tests, proof‑of‑concept analysis, and simulations for design proving. Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to integrate product requirements into designs. Perform electrical design verification tasks against requirements, standards, and specifications. Undertake environmental and compliance testing of components, modules, subsystems, and RF systems. Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary disciplines to integrate RF & Electronic subsystems into products. Work with New Product Introduction teams for the transition of products to manufacturing. Work with Production Engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of design for mass production. Ensure design compliance to relevant legislative & technical requirements. Contribute to the GME product development across concept, production, and life‑cycle management. Maintain shared component libraries and create new symbols, footprints, and mechanical information. Remain up to date with the latest and emerging technologies and relevant applications. Participate in technical reviews, sharing insights and best practices. Participate in and contribute to improvements in procedures, systems and processes. Any other duties consistent with the position as required. About You 8+ years’ electronic consumer product design experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the design of amplifiers, filters, power supplies, mixers, and oscillators. Experience in PCB design to IPC standards and development of analogue, digital and mixed signal circuits. Proficient in PCB floor planning and layout optimisation in high performance/high density PCB design. Experience using contemporary design tools such as Altium, ADS and LTspice. Experience performing electronic analysis, circuit simulation and circuit debugging. Experience with common test equipment such as power meters, oscilloscopes, analyzers, and generators. Experience working within quality frameworks such as ISO9001/ISO9100. What we offer: Competitive Salary package We have a family feel – our work culture is all about feeling safe and connected We support your education through training programs and an online learning management system, where you can access a library of courses even outside of work for personal and professional development We have an employee assistance program available to all GME employees and their immediate family members We offer a generous referral program We are proud of our great workplace culture with initiatives such as Casual Fridays and activities like table tennis We hold events that bring us together to mark significant occasions and celebrate diversity such as Birthdays, Diwali celebrations, the Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council, and many more We partner with charitable organisations such as Beyond Blue and the McGrath foundation to support the community and give back We have a great location with FREE PARKING, right off the motorway and close to local shops Join GME to work for a company with a shared purpose. If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of the GME team, please click apply now and attach your CV Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr