Electrical Engineer

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We 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 world's 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 OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our JORN Sustainment Power & Systems Engineering team based at Edinburgh, SA, reporting to the team lead.

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

You will be responsible for the design and development of Electrical systems and equipment in-line with the company requirements in order to achieve the required business performance. The Electrical Engineer will also mentor junior members in the Power and System's team.

Want to know about BAE Systems and JORN? Check out what we do here - https://www.baesystems.com/en-aus/what-we-do/jorn

As an Electrical Engineer you will join a well-established team and be responsible for maintenance and upgrades for remote Surveillance Systems & Radar Systems. This position requires you to occasionally travel to remote Radar Sites to support the technical scoping activities and supervision of installation works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct reviews and own development activities of Electrical Engineering Design Documentation
• Be involved in projects related renewable energy, high voltage system design, low voltage system design, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems Design any many more.
• Be responsible to managing external design projects
• Develop and apply electrical knowledge of the system, subsystems and units to understand the operation and requirements of the current system variants.
• Assessing risk and proposing solutions to mitigate any identified risk
• Work along with broader teams to ensure project goals are achieved
• Undertake any other task as required by the engineering team

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Electronics Engineering or similar
  • Be experienced Electrical Engineering with a preferred background in Radar Frequency or similar technologies
  • Have a good understanding of requirements analysis, design, verification and other systems engineering principles
  • Experience in developing detailed engineering work packages
  • Previous work experience as an electrician with understanding of Technical Regulatory Framework is desirable

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 US

You 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 employer of choice for women by WORK180.

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 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.