Electrical Platform Engineering Lead

The Role:

Do you want to be part of a leading organisation, which dates back 300 years in the shipbuilding industry?

It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. Due to continued success of the integration of the combat systems modernisation program into the Hobart class DDGs we have an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Platform Engineering Lead to join us in Osborne, Adelaide!

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

In this role, you will:

• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to the execution of a large and complex engineering and shipbuilding project, incorporating multiple system changes and upgrades.
• Apply engineering knowledge and experience in the integration of electric plant, electric distribution, lighting, and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) elements as part of a complex ship upgrade.
• Provide onsite platform system engineering design and support the Melbourne Design Engineering Centre (DEC).
• Provide onsite support for the revision or amendment of the TDP as necessary.
• Provide support for the preparation and revision of SHIPALT as necessary.
• Engage with the PI, Combat System Integrator (Lockheed Martin Australia & Saab), BAE Systems
• Capability Enhancement and Integration Project (CEIP) and DDGSPO representatives as necessary.
• Coordinate with other members of the onsite Platform Engineering team, as well reach back and coordination with the DEC based in Melbourne for the TDP and overall design aspects.
• Manage engineering change, including PIRs, Deviations and locally delegated engineering changes.
• Act under the delegated authority of the DDG Design Authority in the support the DDG Phase 6 Support Team Manager and DDG Phase 6 Program Manager

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• 8 years’ experience in relevant engineering or marine environment working in a shipbuilding or related engineering role.
• Experience in the integration of Electrical or electronic systems on naval ship platforms.
• Experience in complex ship upgrade, maintenance or repair activities. (Desirable)
• Excellent project management skills.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision‐making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high‐pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.
• Competent in the understanding of, and development of, engineering documentation and engineering drawings
• Australian Citizenship mandatory

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.

At Navantia Australia, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. Other benefits include but are not limited to:

• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Mentorship Program
• Novated Lease options
• Spanish Classes
• Service Awards
• Multiple Learning and Development Opportunities
• Instant Employee Recognition Awards

We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

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 agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.