Combat System Engineer

The Role:

It's an exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime Sustainment industry.

Navantia Australia currently has an exciting opportunity for a Combat System Engineer to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. The Combat System Engineer is responsible for coordinating all contracted CS engineering and maintenance activities for the AOR program. Working collaboratively with SAAB and Raytheon to deliver the contracted services to ensure the Combat System is maintained as required by the contract. Systems responsibility includes the platform integration elements of:

• Combat Management Systems and Sensors (e.g. Radars and surveillance systems, Tactical Data Links)
• Weapons and Sensor Systems (e.g. missile and gun systems, countermeasures, fire control systems, etc.)
• Communications Systems and Sensors (e.g. terrestrial and satellite radio systems, Intercom, telephony and switching systems, etc.)
• Navigation Systems and Sensors (e.g. ECDIS, Navigation Radars, Inertial Navigation and gyroscopes, etc.)
• Entertainment and Training Systems (e.g. Internet at Sea, Satellite TV and Entertainment systems)

To be successful in the role, you will have a can-do attitude and be proactive in your approach. In return you will be part of a successful team who promotes a fun and collaborative team environment.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for managing the day to day activities of the Combat System subcontractors including interfacing with the AOR Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Apply specialist Combat System knowledge to the delivery of engineering support services for the AOR Combat and Communications Systems.
• Undertake Technical investigations and the triage of technical issues.
• Undertake minor engineering change projects in conjunction with the approved subcontractors.
• Provide engineering support to the maintenance teams, including the development, review and update of Technical Instructions and Work Packages.
• Provide technical support to the supply support team on sparing & obsolescence issues.
• Maintain oversight of Engineering Change planning and implementation.
• Operate with a customer focus, ensuring safe outcomes within an environment focused on quality.
• Work collaboratively with the engineering team in Melbourne to support engineering activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Configuration Management Team to maintain the integrity of ship configuration technical data.
• Conduct Technical Risk Assessments and assist in updating the AOR Technical Risk Register.
• Conduct System Safety engineering activities.
• Witness System Pre-Availability and Post Availability V&V activities and provide reports.
• Manage and co-ordinate subcontractors and other resources undertaking Combat System activities.
• Support Asset Management requirements, including Life Cycle Cost investigations.
• Manage and coordinate the test and activation processes related to the Combat System including platform integration aspects.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Combat Systems engineering.
• Proven skills and experience in combat/communications systems integration, ship board experience highly desirable.
• Experience in conducting engineering investigations, analysis and reports writing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce reports.
• Knowledge of ITAR and Export Controls requirements.
• Good communication and team skills with a dedicated approach to meeting customer requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently
• Australian Citizenship holding or eligible for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance.

What it's like to work with Navantia Australia

Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us. We recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

We provide a range of benefits including:

• Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)
• Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home)
• Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks
• Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
• Salary sacrifice for Superannuation
• Novated Lease
• Training opportunities
• ​​​​​​​Spanish language classes
• Quarterly Employee Achievement Award
• Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island < > Kings Cross Station
• Weekly fruit boxes all sites
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.