Working at Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Introduction to Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Who are we?

The Australian subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz has been operating since 1981. Its main office, engineering and integration facilities are in North Ryde, Sydney and the company also has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne. With annual revenue in excess of $4b, the global German-based company develops and manufactures electronic goods for Defence, industry, infrastructure operators, academia and government customers worldwide. Locally, there is an emphasis on providing integrated systems and solutions to Defence however the subsidiary is also well known for its business in the areas of broadcast and media, civil air traffic control, RF test and measurement and wireless communications.

A tradition of innovation – 90 years of "what’s next?"

90 Years of ensuring a safer and more connected world

Innovation has been part of Rohde & Schwarz since the very beginning. The company founders Dr. Lothar Rohde und Dr. Hermann Schwarz were technological pioneers. With their hands-on entrepreneurial spirit, the two college friends entered the unexplored field of RF engineering. Ninety years later, the company is still pushing technological boundaries – as a successful shaper of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 6G, cloud and quantum technologies.

A Day in the Life of Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Cape Class support

Cape class support

Hunter project discussion

Hunter project discussion

Weekly football

Weekly football

Regular office lunches

Regular office lunches

Our Calibration lab

Our Calibration lab

Staff parties

Staff parties

Testing RAAF ATC tower

Testing RAAF ATC tower

RAAF ATC tower ships out

RAAF ATC tower ships out

Staff testimonials

Amelia Plummer testimonial - Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Sys. Engineer Amelia

Ivan Lo Systems Engineer Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Sys. Engineer Ivan

Mitchel Parker Tactical Communications Lead Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Veteran Mitch

Daniel Wang Head of Programs ATC/AD

Program Head Daniel

Stephanie Malacco Graduate Systems Engineer Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Graduate Stephanie

Kieran McLaughlin Director of Integrated Systems & Solutions Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Sales Director Kieran

Our Culture

Thanks to its highly qualified and motivated employees, Rohde & Schwarz ranks among the technology leaders in all of its markets. We consistently focus on our people and our corporate culture is characterised by the freedom to make decisions, personal responsibility, and mutual respect and appreciation. This creates a work environment that allows our employees to indulge their passion for technology and turn their ideas into innovative solutions for the market. Regular recognition with awards demonstrate the satisfaction of our employees and the company's attractiveness on the job market.

Another Rohde & Schwarz priority, along with the development of all employees, is to identify young talent at an early stage and prepare them for responsible specialist and management positions. Ethnicity, gender and organisational boundaries are unimportant, and international employee exchanges between headquarters and the various subsidiaries are well established.

Our Diversity & Inclusion

Rohde & Schwarz Australia recognises the strength that comes from employee diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Different personal characteristics and cultural backgrounds are critical to our ability to work successfully as a team. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural backgrounds.
Our workforce reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, social backgrounds and a wide range of skills and talents. The area of diversity will continue to be strengthened as we seek to grow our workforce further.

Our Benefits

We aim to offer our employees a working environment that is as compatible as possible with their individual needs. Because we know that our colleagues are more than just employees. They are family people, parents, sports enthusiasts, club members, film buffs, music fans, nature lovers and doubtlessly much more.

Because we respect all of these unique lifestyles, we are constantly working on the range of benefits and additional services that we offer. In doing so, we ensure that our colleagues have the support they need so they can devote their full energy to their projects, ideas and innovations at work. For more on our range of benefits see below.

Supporting Veterans

Around 15% of our workforce are veterans, and we are proud to support them. We recognise and value the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that veterans bring to the workforce. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where veterans can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our business.

Our veteran employees form a strong network within the company. We foster a supportive culture that encourages camaraderie, mentorship, and collaboration. You’ll find colleagues who understand your journey and are eager to help you succeed.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, we invite you to explore our job openings. If something piques your interest, you’re welcome to have a chat with our Talent Acquisition team prior to submitting a formal application. We always look at the skills an individual has to offer and if they don’t match what we need for a specific role or that role doesn’t meet your career goals, we will talk to you about other opportunities we have. Together, we can achieve great things.

More on benefits

Our Leadership

Gareth Evans, Managing Director of Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Our Managing Director

Gareth Evans has been the Managing Director of Rohde & Schwarz Australia since February 2019. With over 20 years of experience in the high-tech intensive industries of defence, aerospace and transportation, Gareth has held various executive positions in engineering and business leadership at both global primes, medium-sized enterprises and start-ups and is experienced in 'stepping' into enterprises or programs to deliver enhanced outcomes. Gareth has led the company through significant projects including the mid-life upgrade of RAAF transportable air operations towers; Airservices Australia’s enterprise network modernisation program; and the Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats, where Rohde & Schwarz is the communications systems integrator. Most recently Gareth has led the subsidiary's support to BAE Systems Maritime Australia for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

Nick Waite, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Our Chief Financial Officer

Nick Waite has been Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Rohde & Schwarz Australia since October 2022. Nick has 20+ years' experience in commercial and finance roles within defence, aerospace, manufacturing and industrial services environments. He has held senior leadership roles within the defence industry for the last 10+ years working for multi-national defence primes. Nick’s work has included ramping up the Australian operations for a major defence business, contract management and execution of complex development projects and, providing overall stewardship and strategic advice on financial, commercial, governance and supply chain matters to maximise shareholder value for the businesses he has worked in. He is highly skilled in pricing and estimating of major projects and has managed projects from concept through to delivery.

Victoria Patricks, Director of HR & Corporate Services of Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Our Director of HR and Corporate Services

Victoria Patricks is the Director of HR & Corporate Services and has been at Rohde & Schwarz Australia since July 2022. Having worked across multiple jurisdictions including Australia, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the US, Victoria has gained an insight into the varied cultures that presents. She has held leadership positions across large matrix organisations as well we medium sized businesses across a number of industries such as engineering, tax advisory, financial services, legal and telecoms. As the company goes through a period of rapid expansion, Victoria is leading the people strategy and is passionate about creating an environment that allows everyone to thrive both personally and professionally.

Paul Barton, Director for Capability Delivery & Sustainment of Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Our Director of Capability, Delivery & Sustainment

Paul Barton is the Director for Capability Delivery & Sustainment and has over 30 years' experience in defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure. Paul has been leading the delivery and sustainment of integrated solutions at Rohde & Schwarz Australia for over 18 years. He has extensive experience in bids & proposals, delivery of complex programs and commercial management and has led the projects and engineering teams through significant programs including: Hobart Class DDG external communications system; Woomera Test Range integrated communications system (ICS); Airways New Zealand IPVCS; Airservices Australia’s enterprise network modernisation program; Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats ICS; delivery, sustainment and mid-life upgrade of RAAF transportable air operations towers; and most recently the ICS for the Hunter Class Frigate Program. Paul also led the accreditation of the Engineering Management System to achieve AEO status and the transition to achieve RQO status.

Kieran McLaughlin, Director of Integrated Systems & Solutions of Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Our Director of Integrated Systems & Solutions

Kieran McLaughlin is an accomplished professional with a career spanning 30 years across the Defence and Aviation Industry sectors. An ex-serviceman with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), he later transitioned into the Defence Materiel Organisation, developing experience and expertise in Major Capital Defence Acquisition Projects, for both the RAN and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Transitioning to defence industry in 2007, he has held various positions within the Business Development and Sales domain, operating on both the international and domestic fronts and gaining diverse experience with a particular focus and passion for strategy and business capture. A team builder and leader, Kieran has been entrusted with the critical responsibilities of overseeing the Strategy, Business Development and Sales functions within Rohde & Schwarz Australia.

Jing Wang, Director of Service & Operations of Rohde & Schwarz Australia

Our Director of Service & Operations

Jing Wang started as a service engineer at Rohde & Schwarz in 2011. With a strong technical background, she quickly developed the skills in other areas and assisted the team to expand the local service capabilities and solutions including traditional test and measurement equipment support, in country EMC chamber support, and broadcast field support. Recently she led the calibration lab to expand the ISO17025 NATA accreditation scope to 50GHz and to onsite calibration. As Service Manager she has reformed the service operation to achieve a 43 per cent increase in order income and become an independent profitable business unit. A result-driven and open-minded team leader, Jing is now entrusted to lead the Operations strategy in service deliveries, IT, and Facilities for Rohde & Schwarz Australia.

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Sachin Satish

Contact our Head of Talent Management

For more information or for a confidential discussion please contact Sachin Satish either via email or on 0439 990 450