DEEP-TECH LEADER, INNOVATOR IN NAVIGATION AND ROBOTICS

Location: Sydney, Australia, (relocation package and support offered)
We are partnered with a cutting-edge deep-tech company that’s pioneering autonomy, AI, quantum sensors, photonics, and next-generation navigation systems.
We’re seeking a Principal Engineer who is a specialist in the Fibre Optical Gyroscope Engineering space (FOG). We are looking for someone with proven experience across the full product lifecycle, from R&D and prototyping to commercialisation and scaled manufacturing of Fibre Optic Gyroscopes (FOGs). This is a strategic, high-impact, career defining position. The company are happy to support with relocation and require someone based at their wonderful Sydney, Australia offices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of FOG and related systems for performance, reliability, and production readiness.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes focused on scalability and high-volume output.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, production, R&D) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Analyse test data, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement enhancements.
• Stay ahead of innovation in FOG tech, photonics, and manufacturing techniques.
• Develop testing and coil process capabilities: fibre optic coil testing, stress conditioning, tooling, SPC metrics.

Experience and Profile Required:

• Extensive, hands-on experience designing, developing, and manufacturing FOG units ideally at scale.
• Ability to optimize performance, reliability, manufacturability (tooling, DFM, SPC).
• Strong domain knowledge in inertial systems, photonics, or quantum sensing.
• Advanced education (Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering—PhD preferred, but not essential)
• Background in Aerospace, Defence, Navigation, Robotics, or Subsea applications

Role Details

• Location: Sydney, Australia (on-site)
• Global Search: Visa sponsorship & relocation support available
• Reporting: To the executive leadership
• Urgency: We plan to shortlist and begin interviews within the next 2 weeks

This is a rare opportunity to lead FOG development at the intersection of physics, precision engineering, and sensational real-world impact as the company look to be a leader in this field. You’ll help define the future of autonomous sensing systems - where perfection in performance really matters.
For someone looking to shape things and have an impactful career this is a unique role!
Please apply for immediate consideration

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of FOG and related systems for performance, reliability, and production readiness.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes focused on scalability and high-volume output.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, production, R&D) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Analyse test data, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement enhancements.
• Stay ahead of innovation in FOG tech, photonics, and manufacturing techniques.
• Develop testing and coil process capabilities: fibre optic coil testing, stress conditioning, tooling, SPC metrics

Role Details

• Location: Sydney, Australia (on-site)
• Global Search: Visa sponsorship & relocation support available
• Reporting: To the executive leadership
• Urgency: We plan to shortlist and begin interviews within the next 2 week