About Exa Product Development

Our engineering expertise is used to commercialise technologies and products that have a positive impact on human health, the environment, and society. As a Certified B Corporation, it is our vision that these ethical innovations are created through flexible and open engagements with our clients which include start-ups through to multinationals. 

We’re a motivated, accountable, and client-obsessed team of engineers. We provide commercial advisory and mechanical, electronics, firmware, and software development services to the utilities, medical, consumer, and government sectors. Our team is collaborative and supportive; we challenge assumptions, and we’re committed to doing great work for our clients and each other. Come make waves with us! 

About the Role

The work is dynamic and varied, perfect for individuals who thrive in a growing and collaborative environment. As a valued member of our team, you will significantly impact Company-wide project management activities, processes, and systems, providing visibility into resourcing and project outcomes.

The role is ideal for someone who is adaptive, with a strong embedded engineering background, and is comfortable navigating commercial discussions and managing projects from concept to completion. You’ll have a mix of your own projects, engaging in front-end planning, estimation, and requirements elicitation, and following through on the back end. This includes overseeing systems, risk, change, reporting, and invoicing. Additionally, you’ll support and mentor engineers to deliver smaller bodies of work in line with Exa’s ISO 9001 quality system and best practices.

As the role blends project management, relationship management, and systems engineering, you’ll write and translate commercial and technical requirements into actionable project plans. Above all, you will be a key mediator, facilitator, collaborator, and guide.

We have a culture of transparency and self-management, so, you’ll have a high degree of ownership, flexibility, and accountability in your role. Celebrating your contributions to our team, we offer a generous profit-sharing program. The role will suit engineers who are client-focused, value growth and a team-oriented approach to development, and are excited to contribute to the evolution of Exa’s culture, development tools, processes, and commercial offerings.

To be Successful in this Role You Will

• Have ~7+ years of combined technical AND/OR systems engineering experience with a focus on the entire product development lifecycle
• Be able to lead commercial and technical requirements elicitation, implementation, refinement, and verification for embedded systems and IoT devices
• Have experience facilitating multi-disciplinary architecture development, technical planning, quoting, design/delivery, scope and risk management, system integration
• Have experience commercialising products to ISO/IEC standards (ISO 13485 is a plus)
• Have commercial acumen and a dedication to outstanding client experience
• Have a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Biomedical, or related discipline

The Following Skills are Favourable  

• Hands-on technical experience in the areas of electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, firmware development, OR software development
• Familiarity in ‘Lean’ or ‘Agile’ practices; Project Management training or certification

Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We’d still love to hear from you!

In Return, You’ll Get

• Generous profit-sharing program, paid Birthday and Community Volunteer Days
• Company-wide RDO on the last Friday of every month = 13 extra days off per year
• A hybrid, welcoming, and supportive working environment; we’re proud winners of Smart50 Workplaces 2023: ‘Flexibility, Work-life Balance and Hybrid Work’
• Budget and genuine opportunities for professional development and coaching; you’ll be a valued member of an Organisation dedicated to furthering your career
• Cutting-edge software, tools, and fully equipped lab with “tools of the trade”
• 8 Weeks’ Paid Gender-Neutral Parental Leave
• A modern, dog-friendly office with a quiet room suitable for new mothers
• Shopping, cafes, trams, and bike trails at our doorstep; shower and towel service

Where You’ll Be

• A mix of work at home and access to Exa's Abbotsford office and lab
• Standard working hours of 09.00 - 17.00 with flexible options e.g. 08:00 - 16:00
• Relocation support to Melbourne considered (from within ANZ)
• Full-time or 3/4-time considered