Engineering Manager

locations AUSSA121: Mawson Lakes SA, 1-11 Technology Drive, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia

time type Full time

posted on Posted 15 Days Ago

job requisition id 01670439

Date Posted:

2024-01-07

Date Posted:

2024-01-07

Country:

Australia

Location:

AUSSA121: Mawson Lakes SA, 1-11 Technology Drive, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

• Fast track your career on breakthrough defence projects
• Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery
• Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force. 

To support our mission, Raytheon Australia is currently seeking a motivated engineer who is ready for the next step in their career leading the engineering design team for the Space and Mission Systems, Mission Systems Enablers, Harold-E-Holt (HEH) Program. The team is diverse, talented, and enthusiastic group of engineering professionals based in Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, South Australia.

If you are ready for the next step in your career, then this role is for you. In return, we offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

Playing a key role in key projects is just one of the many reasons why it’s great to work here.

You will work within the Raytheon Australia Space and Mission Systems product line on the Harold-E-Holt (HEH) Program which consists of three exciting mission systems. Two in Space surveillance and one in VLF communications.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will lead the engineering team responsible for the development and review of engineering change documentation, you will be required to make semi regular trips to Exmouth for engineering investigations and/or engineering change development and implementation, as well as to aid your integration into the on-site engineering team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To lead all duties of project engineering management, process control, coordination, configuration control, and standardisation required of an authorised engineering organisation
• Responsible for the delivery of activities within cost and schedule constraints whilst ensuring adhering to established processes and/or contractual obligations.
• Schedule staff activates within the Technical Information/Task register and manage day to day activities of the team.
• Lead, direct and review the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results.
• Be the first point of contact for engineering queries with the ability to escalate to appropriate SMEs, managers and/or discipline leads.
• Provide engineering oversight for the design (inc. system safety, drafting, CM and ILS).
• Establish and control the interfaces between the customer and the Engineering Design team for activities such as CRs, SSWGs, TWGs.
• Execution of events in accordance with company processes and procedures (e.g., System Reviews, Audits and/or Verification Activities).
• Manage the health and safety of the team.
• Drive a culture of process improvement.
• Manage internal & external engineering communication with parties within the HEH program.
• Staff Management of the design team including hours worked, timesheet and leave approvals.
• Recruitment and onboarding of staff to ensure the design team is fit for purpose.
• Talent development for current and future workforce requirements.
• Staff training recommendations.
• Staff expense authorisation, review and approval.
• Promotion and awards advice to the remuneration panel.
• Maintenance of the teams duty statements to effectively execute work i.a.w the contract.

You will have:

• A University Degree in Engineering or demonstrated relevant working experience.
• Tertiary qualifications and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream.
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in operational and/or in-service support phases of major programs, preferably in Defence technology and/or construction related industries.
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within the work area.
• Broad knowledge and skills within the requirements definition, requirements management, requirements analysis, design, or verification and validation technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organisation. Candidates must be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility can be found at with ability to satisfy ITAR material access compliance.

Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.

As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it’s great to #workhere. Come and find out why!

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locations AUSSA121: Mawson Lakes SA, 1-11 Technology Drive, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia

time type Full time

posted on Posted 23 Days Ago

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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