Team Lead of Field Service Engineering Team | Advanced Defence Tech

The Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing defence technology company delivering sophisticated systems to clients across defence, government, and critical infrastructure. As global operations expand, they're looking for an experienced professional to manage a team of Field Service Engineers to ensure the smooth delivery and support of complex technical systems to their growing customer base.

This is a leadership role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in technical operations, field deployment, and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and grow a team of Field Service Engineers
• Oversee the planning and execution of system deployments, upgrades, and on-site support
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical issues during field operations
• Implement best practice processes, safety standards, and service documentation
• Work closely with internal engineering, operations, and customer teams to ensure successful delivery
• Contribute to ongoing improvement in service delivery and customer experience

About You

• 5+ years in a technical field-based role such as service, integration, or support engineering
• 2+ years in a team leadership or management role
• Understanding of electronics, RF systems or embedded hardware (nice to have, not required)
• Strong troubleshooting ability and a calm, solutions-focused approach in high-pressure settings
• Willing to travel internationally as required
• Eligibility for security clearance

Why This Role?

• Lead a key function in a business delivering real-world, mission-critical technology
• Work on advanced systems at the intersection of hardware, software, and field operations
• Join a fast-growing, well-funded company with international reach and ambitious plans
• Be part of a high-performing, outcomes-driven team based in Sydney

Apply Now
If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for delivering complex technology in the real world, we'd like to hear from you. You don't need to meet every requirement, we're open to speaking with strong technical leaders who are ready to take the next step.