Lead innovation. Deliver capability. Shape the future of defence technology.
Silentium Defence is entering an exciting new phase of growth, and we are seeking multiple experienced Product Development Managers to take ownership of the development and delivery of advanced technology products that protect those who matter.
In this pivotal role, you will drive the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept and design through to production and continuous improvement ensuring our products meet customer expectations, contractual commitments, and strategic objectives. You will work closely with engineering, production, and commercial teams to translate ideas into high-quality, deployable capability.
What You’ll Be Doing
About You
You bring strong leadership experience in product management and product development, with a proven track record of managing products from inception through to production. You are experienced in applying engineering principles and structured problem‑solving methods across complex, multidisciplinary environments, working seamlessly across software, electronics and mechanical domains, including full system integration. You have a strong command of engineering governance and design approval processes, alongside hands‑on experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, configuration management and change control. You are comfortable leading subcontractors, influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment to deliver outcomes, with demonstrated success taking concepts through design, validation and into manufacturing at scale. You are degree‑qualified as an Engineer in an electronic, systems or mechanical discipline and bring a practical, delivery‑focused mindset to building products that perform in the real world.
Application Eligibility
Due to the nature of our work within the Defence industry, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance, with the potential to secure a higher-level clearance if required. Only applicants who meet these mandatory requirements will be considered.
How to Apply
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Silentium Defence is a rapidly growing, Australian-born business working at the cutting edge of advanced technology capability.
Our world-leading passive radar sensors empower defence, space, and commercial customers to see without being seen, enabling them to protect what matters most with unparalleled precision and reliability.
We’re doing hard things. Each and every one of us is empowered with responsibility and plays an integral role in the growth of our business. Here, hard work translates into real-world impact, and every contribution counts.
But it’s not all work—our culture is built on celebrating achievements, supporting one another, and providing opportunities to explore everyone’s full potential.
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