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Graduate Software Engineer - Robotics, Autonomous Systems & Innovative Technology

DefendTexAustralia🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 21 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This entry-level role at a multi-award-winning defense technology company offers you the chance to dive into hands-on software development for cutting-edge robotics and autonomous systems, providing invaluable experience and significant career growth. You'll thrive here if you're passionate about innovation, eager to collaborate with diverse engineering teams, and excited to contribute to groundbreaking projects that have a real-world impact. Apply today to join a dynamic team and shape the future of defense technology.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Entry Level

Job Description

As back-to-back winners of the 2023 & 2024 Defence Innovator of the Year, we live and breathe our values of integrity, innovation, professionalism, and passion.

Our vision is clear: to be a world leader in defence innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies for military and law enforcement communities across the globe.

From day one, you'll be hands-on with real robotics, drones, and autonomous systems - taking your work from initial concept through to working prototypes and production-ready systems. This role is all about coding, control systems, and intelligent software development!

What You'll Get To Do
  • Get hands on designing and developing software for with robotics, drones, autonomous systems, and advanced electronics.
  • Collaborate with talented engineers from every discipline.
  • Develop, test, and refine solutions for complex, one-of-a-kind challenges.
  • Integrate and test software on real hardware platforms.
  • Solve complex problems with creativity, rapid prototyping, and iteration.
  • Partner with research organisations and institutions on groundbreaking projects.
Why Join Our Team?
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits.
  • Work on exciting, industry-leading innovations that make a real-world impact.
  • Learn from senior engineers and industry experts while getting your hands dirty.
  • A dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
  • Opportunities to work with external research partners pushing the limits of technology.
  • A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, mental health, and wellbeing.
  • Access to the latest tools, prototypes, and tech.
  • We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
What We're Looking For
  • Degree qualification in Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or similar.
  • Coding skills
  • Passion for robotics, drones, or autonomous systems.
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset.
  • Full-time onsite availability.
  • Eligibility for Baseline Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

If you're looking for a graduate role where you get to work hands-on in a team that values skill, creativity, and impact - this is the place to do it.

Interested?

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter in the attached form, or emailing outlining your technical experience and why you're excited to join DefendTex. We look forward to your application.

Skills

Robotics

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