AddressAs an Electronics Engineers (known in the Navy as a Weapons Electrical Engineer Officer) you’ll be one of the Navy’s electrical and combat systems experts. You’ll help solve a variety of complex engineering challenges while at sea and ashore—leading the team that maintains radar, sonar, communication, navigation, combat and weapons systems.
Your duties include, but aren't limited to:
- Leading and looking after the Weapons Electrical Engineering team
- Monitoring system performance and failure
- Developing and evaluating proposed repair solutions
- Supervising and evaluating equipment trials
- Resource management
- Assigning and scheduling personnel
- Finances relevant to your role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining a variety of systems including, but not limited to:
- Administration computer systems and networks
- Mine, acoustic, magnetic and radio frequency detection systems
- Phased array and rotating antenna radars
- Targeting computer systems
- Weapon engagement systems
- Electronic warfare systems
- Underwater Systems
- Navigation systems
- Gun, missile and torpedo systems
- Transfer and stowage of ordnance (explosives)
- Communication systems in line or sight, over the horizon and satellite
- Remote and autonomous surveillance and assessment systems
You’ll work closely with a range of military units, Defence industries, and Government agencies and contribute to the safe operation and combat capability of the ship. You’ll be part of a team that makes a big difference every day.
You will get to lead specialised technical teams and work on advanced maritime platforms and systems, and have the opportunity to continue your professional learning throughout your career. The professional development you gain as a Navy Engineer enables Chartered Engineer accreditation with Engineers Australia, giving you international recognition of your engineering competency.
In this role you’ll you will also provide engineering and professional skills across several areas of employment in at sea operational engineering; policy and seaworthy assurance; sustainment and acquisition of systems; and Naval construction.
There are also a wide variety of shore-based positions for periods when you are not posted to a ship including operational planning, project management, career management and general managerial engineering roles.
As an officer, you'll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of the ship and personnel onboard. This involves providing leadership, management, administration and career advice to sailors and junior officers within your division.
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
To succeed with the Navy tomorrow, apply today.
