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The Software Engineer must be able to demonstrate soft skills including leadership, mentoring, communicating complex ideas to a diverse audience, and conflict management and resolution.
The Software Engineer must be experienced with the complete software development lifecycle, multiple software development methodologies, software configuration management, and coding languages.
As a Software Engineer, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer needs and requirements;
- Recommend solutions and lead the construction of prototypes using a variety of languages and design tools;
- Design and develop quality production software and software systems;
- Develop and maintain software support documents including plans, requirements, design documentation and test reports;
- Mentor other Software Engineers; and
- Fulfil other duties that may be required as agreed with manager or lead from time to time.
About your new team
The software development team is responsible for the design, development and integration of C4ISR systems for Rheinmetall Defence Australia customers. Located in Redbank Queensland at the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) and also in Fortitude Valley. The team consists of 15 experienced engineers working on delivery of vehicle systems and supporting components.
Find Your Why at Rheinmetall
Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:
- Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Mechatronics, Aerospace or equivalent;
- At least 5 years' experience in software development;
- High level of proficiency in C++ and Python in a Linux environment;
- Hold or be eligible to obtain NV1 Australian Security Clearance;
- Willingness and ability to travel interstate and internationally when required; and
- Excellent written English skills Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).
What we offer you
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
- On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
- Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
- Generous internal incentive and referral program;
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
- We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.
Our inclusive culture
Rheinmetall fosters a culture of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion for all our employees and provides a safe and secure work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and supported to bring their unique self to work every day.
We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value - for our clients, our people and our community. If you don't think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we'd still love to hear from you.
If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via our Work180 profile at work180.com/rheinmetall
To learn more about life at Rheinmetall, please visit: www.rheinmetall.com/career-au
Next steps
Apply now!
Preferred candidates will be required to complete background checks including pre-employment verifications and national police checks.
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Further information regarding clearance is available at: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances
Applications close: 6th of June 2024
Please note that we will not be accepting any recruitment agency applications for this role.
Questions
For further information about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@rheinmetall.com.au and quote REF#AU01771.
