Electrical Engineer

• Be part of the next generation of Defence capability delivery
• 9 day fortnight, hybrid working environment and ongoing career development
• Opportunity to utilise your Electrical/Combat Systems Engineering expertise on the world's most advanced anti-submarine warfare frigates
• Enjoy flexible work practices, engaging work and an inclusive culture where we strive to make every individual feel valued

At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.

We currently have a new opportunity for an Electrical/Combat Systems Engineer within our Maritime Australia business for a position situated in the Osborne shipyard. You will have the flexibility to have a hybrid working environment, and the ability to have a rostered day off work through a 9 day fortnight arrangement.

What this opportunity will mean for you?

• Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognised in an environment enabling you to thrive
• World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU! Your success is our success
• Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
• Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
• Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values

Your new role:

BAE Systems Australia - Maritime - is contracted by Defence to design, and soon to construct, the Hunter Class Frigates at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. BAE Systems also fills a leading role in the upkeep of many of Australia's frontline naval assets across Australia for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Engineering expertise in Maritime Electrical/Combat Systems and Manufacturing Engineering is critical to BAE successfully delivering on our commitments to the Australian Government's ambition of Continuous Naval Shipbuilding.

An opportunity exists for an Electrical/Combat Systems Engineer to join BAE Systems Australia - Maritime - with aspirations for a career specialisation in Maritime Platform Systems within the production environment. This role will be located at the Osborne shipyard precinct, and will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Delivery Lead. The role is offered on a permanent and full time basis. Part time candidates will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is open to applicants who possess a technical background in Maritime Engineering, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering. Applicants who possess either a diploma in engineering or higher degree will be considered. Experience in shipbuilding is considered favourably and in some circumstances could be considered in lieu of other qualifications.

The role is based in Adelaide but has opportunity for occasional domestic and/or international travel to the UK. The applicant must be willing and able to visit and work in ship machinery spaces accessed via hatches and ladders.

This opportunity will see you:

• Work within the Electrical/Combat Systems Manufacturing Engineering team where you will learn and apply the fundamentals of ship systems to construction of naval ships under guidance from the Platform Delivery Lead.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders across the engineering value stream to develop artefacts that can ultimately be used by the workers on the production floor.
• Develop process and installation instructions from the simplest to the most complex of items.
• Become the subject matter expert for systems under your ownership with the aim of being the first point of contact for any issues that arise on the production floor.
• See your equipment from delivery into the shipyard through installation onto the ship and supporting all the way through to handover to the commissioning department.
• Receive training, both internal and external, and exposure to different experiences with the objective of developing subject matter expertise in ship's platform systems.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders for designing, planning and execution of engineering activities and projects.

About you:

As an applicant for this opportunity, you will:

• Have a demonstrable interest in Maritime Electrical/Combat Systems.
• Understand the role of manufacturing engineering, also known as production engineering, in a shipyard.
• Possess a diploma or bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline. Considerable and relevant shipbuilding experience will be considered in lieu of this.
• Be highly motivated to achieve best results, working as a member of a team.
• Possess a naturally analytical, evidence-based approach to problem solving.
• Be curious and open minded, whilst maintaining a healthy scepticism in the absence of solid evidence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop good relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve good business outcomes

We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Clearances:

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

Applications can be addressed to: Kon Yiannikopoulos, Talent Acquisition Specialist - Engineering and made online here. Confidential enquiries are welcome via email: kon.yiannikopoulos@baesystems.com

Our culture:

You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience.

We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

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