Communications Electrical Engineer

At BAE Systems Australia

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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 OPPORTUNITY

Due to the complexity of the DCE Program, it has been recognised that a dedicated Waterfront Production Support team is needed to increase the effectiveness and timeliness of resolving production issues raised by the DCE Platform Installer and other delivery organisations (e.g. Combat Systems Integrator Integrated Project Team (CSI IPT)).

Due to this growth BAE Systems have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Electrical Engineer to join our Maritime Sustainment Business based in Osborne, Adelaide, South Australia.

Reporting to the DCE Waterfront Support Manager, the Communications Engineer is primarily responsible for providing Engineering support, guidance and coordination to resolve technical issues identified during Production of the DCE (Destroyer Capability Enhancement) Program.

The Waterfront Production Support team will be the prime liaison point for issues captured in Production via Problem Resolution Reports (PIRs), including triage, response and close-out of these reports. It will be expected that this role will have communication with the DCE Waterfront Support Manager, Production Manager as well as the DDGSPO AMSDO in execution of this role's duties.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and flexible work arrangements.

Key responsibilities include (however not limited to):

As an Electronics System SME within the Waterfront Production Engineering functional team, the Communications Engineer role will:

• Provide technical direction in the Electrical domain, support and guidance to the DCE Platform Installer and other DCE Program stakeholders as required to interpret technical documents, instructions and drawings for all DCE ExtMP MWL items
• Work within the DCE Waterfront Support team to provide timely triage, response/resolution and close out of DCE External Maintenance Period (ExtMP) PIRs and other Production related issue reports
• Support PIR reporting and the performance framework throughout DCE ExtMP Production
• Support improvements of the Engineering Change process, to enable changes in Production Work Instructions to be captured and approved throughout Production
• Acquire DDGSPO AEO delegation within the Platform System Domain, to enable technical direction to be made at the Waterfront to support DCE Program Production activities
• Support the development of a Production Guidelines/Thresholds document to enable Production to progress with tasks within a pre-approved boundary when minor deck plate problems are encountered
• Support Production Readiness Reviews as required in order to determine the DCE Enterprise's preparedness to enter the Production Phase or in introducing Engineering Change designs to the DCE Platform Installer
• Support Engineering Design Reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, DDR, CDR) in order to determine a design's maturity for incorporation into the DDG Platform
• Develop and drive continuous improvement within the DCE Waterfront Production Support team to enhance Production, Engineering and DDGSPO processes via process improvement proposals/suggestions

About YOU

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, or Electronic, or Mechatronic engineering or technology degree qualified, satisfying the requirements for membership of the institute of Engineers Australia.
• Meets requirements for registration as Chartered Engineer and preferably be a member of a professional body.
• Experience in developing electrical equipment designs, participation in design reviews, undertaking typical design analyses and implementation of electrical/ electronic solutions, its integration, validation and qualification testing
• As applicable, extensive experience in an engineering operation in support of systems and equipment, including experience in configuration management methods, logistics engineering products, technical report writing and data management
• Experience in design analysis techniques, development tools in areas such as power generation, power distribution, design documentation, circuit protection, earthing systems, maritime electrical design practices, control and monitoring systems, electrical industry standards, lighting systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) solutions and compliance
• Ability to train and mentor more junior engineers through good team-building skills
• Proven ability to function confidently within a project team and broader business environment
• Able to form & facilitate problem solving teams in order to achieve engineering systems and processes outcomes
• Eligible to obtain and maintain relevant Defence Clearances

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates 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 US

You will be 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 employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As 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.

Further information regarding security clearances.