Project Engineer - Design Integration

At BAE Systems Australia

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• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
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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 a great opportunity for a Project Engineer - Design Integration to join our Hunter Class Frigate Line of Business.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working. We are also able to offer part-time flexibility for this role.

In this role, you will provide specialist engineering expertise to organise and co-ordinate significant aspects of engineering activity within the Hunter Class Frigate Programme to ensure defined objectives of the Design Zone Integration process are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and cost 

You will be exposed to the whole of design process within a vibrant team and gain a breadth of experience working across various teams and disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist engineering expertise to manage, organise and coordinate complex Project Engineering activity to enable the effective transition from system design to production.
• Interface closely with a broad range of technical engineering domains to identify and resolve cross domain technical issues affecting progress from system design to production. 
• Participate fully in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in response to technical developments and operational need to enable the progression of system design to production
• Carry out relatively complex technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability
• Work collaboratively with System Design lead engineers in the coordination and/or conduct of design appraisals to ensure engineering standards are maintained
• Act as the main point of contact in assigned areas on engineering matters to resolve relatively complex problems and to maintain the profile of awareness of priorities and objectives

About YOU

• Extensive experience within an Engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in working collaboratively to ensure effective System Design Integration. 
• Previous experience working as part of an integrated Product Team progressing Mechanical or Marine Systems design.
• Tertiary qualification and experience in Engineering satisfying the requirements for membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia
• Working Knowledge of Defence project environments is highly desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills along with the drive to meet objectives
• NV1 clearance or eligibility required

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.