Job descriptionAt BAE Systems Australia Do interesting work that MATTERS ENJOY what you do GROW your career Be YOUWe work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the worlds most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITYWe have a great opportunity for an
Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineer to join our Aerospace engineering team based at NSW-RAAF Base Williamtown, reporting to the Project Engineering Manager.We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.You will work with other members of the project engineering and maintenance team to assess the suitability of changes to
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and other customised off-aircraft tooling. The Aircraft GSE Engineer will manage and undertake the necessary engineering clearance activities for GSE that is new, alternate or modified.
Key responsibilities include:- Conducting review of technical information and consultation with the appropriate subject matter experts or assessment of suitability of any changes to GSE on Safety, Airworthiness or aircraft mission capability.
- Performing professional engineering assessment using relevant WHS standards, BAE Systems product safety processes and the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.
- Leadership and coordination of the engineering activities required for the design, research, development, incorporation, integration and testing of all GSE.
- Applying the relevant project engineering change management process
- Development of test programs to support commissioning of the associated GSE
- Applying Risk assessments and definition of risk mitigation controls to achieve satisfactory levels of risk So Far as is Reasonably Practical (SFAIRP)
About YOU- Demonstrated experience within engineering discipline with working experience in the technical development and systems design of engineering projects and products
- Experience working within GSE engineering framework and product safety principles
- Experience with Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and WHS.
- Good understanding of Systems Engineering practices.
- Good understanding for Product Safety, ability to interpret Product Safety principles, WHS Act 2011, Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR), Codes of Practice, and Australian and International Standards in order to identify hazards, estimate risks and define mitigation controls SFAIRP
- Knowledge of safety risk management techniques and application to approval of new and/or changes to GSE
- Familiarity with Reliability and Maintenance practices relevant to GSE
- Bachelor Engineering Degree or equivalent
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About USYou will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.We are proud to be recognised as an .As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicantTo learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:
ClearancesAs a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances..
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