AddressThe Role:
The Navantia Australia and UTS Joint Institute focuses on Digital Technologies for the Naval Industry, supporting the development of sovereign Research and Development technology while working as a hub to build relationships between Defence, Navantia Australia and the University of Technology Sydney.
The collaborative R&D activities are focused on delivering advanced technologies that are beneficial to the Royal Australian Navy and the wider industry. Navantia Australia’s investment commitment is being allocated towards several areas of collaborative research and Development and Innovation focusing on advanced software engineering, UX digital expertise, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence.
We are looking for bright and creative graduates who would like to be part of this exciting opportunity. Ideally, you will have an interest in areas of Artificial Intelligence, Maths, Physics, and/or Robotics and are passionate about the Defence industry. As the successful candidate, you may have the opportunity to complete a PhD within Navantia Australia. To be considered for a PhD, you will need a recognised master's by research or bachelor honours degree with first class or second class / division 1 honours, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
As the ideal candidate, you will have:
- A Bachelor Honours Degree with first class honours in any of the following disciplines; Maths, Physics, Robotics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
- Good knowledge of software development tools and programming languages
- Excellent communication and data presentation skills
- Ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the business and with all stakeholders
- Strong time management skills and ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment
- Australian Citizenship holding or eligible for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance
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.
We recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.
We provide a range of benefits including:
- Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home)
- Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks
- Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
- Salary sacrifice for Superannuation
- Novated Lease
- Training opportunities
- Spanish language classes
- Quarterly Employee Achievement Award
- Weekly fruit boxes all sites
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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.
