Careers
OUR CULTURE
At Kite Magnetics, our culture is built on honesty, curiosity, inclusivity, collaboration, transparency, and responsibility. We foster an environment where every team member is empowered to explore new ideas, challenge the status quo, and continuously learn. We value diverse perspectives, open communication, and integrity in all interactions.
Our collaborative approach drives innovation, while transparency ensures alignment with our values and stakeholder engagement. We take responsibility for our work, impact, and role in advancing sustainable solutions, united by a shared vision and commitment to collective progress.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Working at Kite Magnetics means joining a team at the forefront of innovation in materials engineering and manufacturing. We are driven by a passion for creating sustainable solutions that have a meaningful global impact.
With electric motors consuming half of the world's electricity, we aim to use our technology to reduce global electricity demand by more than 2%. At Kite Magnetics, you’ll be part of a culture that values honesty, curiosity, inclusivity, collaboration, transparency, and responsibility. We offer an environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real difference.
Whether you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and sustainability or working with a team that is as committed to integrity as it is to innovation, Kite Magnetics is the place where you can thrive and make a lasting impact.
JOB VACANCIES AT KITE MAGNETICS
Senior Electrical Engineer
On-site: Full time
Location: Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia
Position Overview:
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing, integrating, and managing electrical systems for advanced manufacturing operations. This position requires a strong foundation in electrical design, power systems, and automation and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will directly contribute to developing and optimising manufacturing processes and equipment.
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Senior Automation Engineer
On-site: Full time
Location: Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia
Position Overview:
As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will lead the design, automation, and optimisation of advanced manufacturing processes and equipment. This role involves integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components to streamline production, improve efficiency, and ensure functionally safe, high-quality output, and high-volume throughput. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design automated solutions for manufacturing equipment, contributing to the scalability and reliability of our production systems.
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Senior Electro-Mechanical Simulation Engineer
On-site: Full time
Location: Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia
Position Overview:
As a Senior Electro-Mechanical Simulation Engineer, you will be pivotal in studying existing industry executions and in designing, analyzing, and optimizing electric motor and generator systems across a multitude of duty cycles to advance material R&D and support new business development. Your work will be essential in verifying and detailing the performance advantages of new electromagnetic materials, identifying operational benefits, and providing data that aids in targeting new products and markets. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you’ll deliver insights that inform design decisions and propel the development and sale of next-generation ultra-efficient products.
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Business Development Manager
On-site: Full time
Location: Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia
Position Overview:
As a Business Development Manager at Kite Magnetics, you will play a key role in market expansion and customer engagement, with a strong emphasis on strategic research, opportunity identification, and early-stage relationship development. The role requires an individual with a strong understanding of electromechanical systems, business development experience in B2B technology markets, and the ability to articulate the value of innovative materials to large-scale industrial clients.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and proactive professional who excels in research, communication, and customer engagement to bring new partners through the early phases of testing and validation towards signed long term supply agreement contracts.
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RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Kite Magnetics story began at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University in Melbourne. Aeroperm™ was co-developed by Dr Richard Parsons and Prof. Kiyonori Suzuki in 2018.
In 2022 Kite Magnetics officially spun out from Monash University and started developing a new class of electric motors for electric aircraft.
- 2022 Victorian Startup Solution of the Year Award – iAwards – Winner
- 2022 Australian Startup Solution of the Year Award – iAwards – Merit Winner
- 2022 Best Overall Innovation – LF2022 – Winner
- 2023 Science Breakthrough Of The Year Award at the Falling Walls Science Summit
- 2023 Named as one of Australia and New Zealand’s 100 most promising startups.
