About the role:
This is a career-defining opportunity for the right person, with meaningful financial upside at this stage of growth.
Arkeus is scaling rapidly, backed by world-class investors and programs of record across the AUKUS nations. Those who join at this stage, at this level, are the ones who benefit most from that trajectory.
As Engineering Manager – Advanced Development, you will lead a critical engineering team at the core of our technical capability. Advanced Development is where concepts become validated systems, and where science and engineering converge to create the next generation of Arkeus products.
You will own a portfolio of concurrent advanced development programs spanning software, hardware and systems integration — progressing each from early-stage prototyping through to product readiness and handoff to Product teams.
Reporting to executive leadership, you will be accountable for team performance, culture and delivery, while shaping how a high-performing engineering organisation operates in a scale-up environment.
This role is suited to an engineering leader energised by complex technical challenges, capable of leading high-performing teams, and motivated by delivering real-world impact.
About you:
- You are a technically credible engineering leader who engages at the systems level and earns trust through understanding, not just process.
- You combine engineering rigour with strong people leadership. You build alignment across teams, lead through influence as well as authority, and take ownership of team performance and retention.
- You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and know how to introduce structure without unnecessary process.
- You communicate clearly and confidently across all levels, translating complex engineering realities into actionable insights.
- You understand that capability and culture take time to build and require consistent leadership to sustain.
Key responsibilities:
Advanced Development Leadership
- Own and drive delivery across a portfolio of concurrent advanced development programs from concept, prototyping and validation through to product readiness.
- Define technical direction, program milestones and success criteria for early-stage systems.
- Drive rapid iteration cycles while maintaining engineering quality, traceability and technical debt awareness.
- Hold the standard for technical decision-making across the team and provide substantive guidance where it matters.
Team Leadership, Development and Retention
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team spanning software, hardware and systems engineering.
- Conduct structured performance reviews, set clear expectations and create meaningful development pathways for individuals at all career levels.