AddressAt 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 Electrical/Combat Systems Engineer to join our Hunter Class line of business based at Osborne Naval Shipyard- SA, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.
In your role as a member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will be responsible for providing design for manufacture and assembly advice, defining production techniques, offering input into design for manufacturability, making recommendations and introducing new technologies and processes to maintain competitiveness, and acting as an engineering technical liaison between Engineering and Operations to ensure on-time delivery of cost-competitive, quality products.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop Production expertise during design and development activities
- Accountable and responsible for engineering support to installation or production teams to ensure correct installation or assembly, testing and commissioning of designs or changes within required project budgets and schedules
- Participate in requirements reviews
- Translate the electrical system/equipment design into a manufacturable solution and incorporate changes as required
- Undertake engineering management of the electrical system/ equipment manufacture
- Participate in problem identification and analysis
- Undertake engineering activities within own competence without day to day guidance or supervision, including liaison with customers and suppliers as appropriate
- Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority
- Manage own elements of Engineering work package
- Take responsibility for contributing to team planning, risk management, product safety, quality and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
- Seek and share good practice and knowledge to continuously improve own practices.
About YOU
- Demonstrated experience within the Electrical engineering discipline
- Demonstrated experience in a Naval, Maritime or industrial production engineering capacity
- Successfully completed period of structured development
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes in a commercial and/or defence environment
- Electronic and/ or electrical engineering or technology qualified
- Satisfies requirements for membership of Institute of Engineers Australia
- Working towards meeting the requirements for Chartered Professional Engineer status
- Eligible for various ITAR (International Traffic in Arm Regulation) clearance
- Ability to travel within Australia and to the UK
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.
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.
