Combat Engineering Manager

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

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 an exciting opportunity for a Combat Systems Engineering Manager to join our Maritime Sustainment program based at Garden Island – NSW reporting to the Project Engineering Manager.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

You will be responsible for delivering the Combat Systems engineering outputs of the project within the triple constraints of quality, cost and schedule (henceforth referred to as Integrated Project Performance). In doing this, the Combat Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring the engineering outputs are developed in accordance with the approved company processes and meet the agreed operational needs of the customer.

Key responsibilities include:

Engineering Design Acceptance Authority

• Act as the point of contact with the customers to understand the customer requirements
• Act as the lead for the Combat Systems Portfolio reporting into the Project Engineering manager (PEM)
• In consultation with the PEM, ensure that Design Acceptance Authorizations are established and maintained for the project in accordance with the CoA delegation system

Engineering Planning and Control

• In consultation with the PEM, undertake planning and resourcing to ensure that the technical basis for project planning is established and that the necessary project team is assigned to meet the agreed engineering delivery requirements.
• Undertake detailed planning and estimating to establish (or review and re-establish the artefacts within each phase of the Engineering Change process and staffing profile.
• Together with the Control Account Managers, estimate, plan and manage the Combat Systems engineering control accounts
• Ensure contractors adherence to engineering cost and schedule commitments.
• Assist in reviewing and updating the Program / Project Plans as required (eg SEMP, EMP, SDP, CMP and ILSP).
• Control and manage the technical baseline in accordance with the CoA toolsets Configuration Management process and via the participation in the Engineering Review board and Configuration Control Board.
• Identification and provision of project specific training required for Combat System engineering personnel.

Process Management and Life Cycle Management:

• Ensure that the defined CoA engineering lifecycle and processes employed within the programme /
• Support Design Reviews and Technical Bid Reviews.
• Contribute to and attend, as required, phase reviews and contract reviews.

Engineering Management:

• Identify and Manage Technical Risk within the program / project and support the Project Engineering Manager
• Assist in Risk Management Reviews.
• Responsible to ensure that the assigned engineering personnel are being utilised to provide
• Technical management of sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure deliveries are consistent with the Project Schedule and satisfy the overall technical solution.
• Support the Project Engineering manager in professional development of key engineering staff (e.g. Engineering Managers and High Potential Employees) and identify and execute development plans for these key members of staff.
• Develop and implement succession plans for key engineering staff.
• Assist in regular performance and salary reviews for Combat Systems engineering staff
• Develop and implement training plans for all Combat Systems engineering staff and provide coaching & mentoring as required for staff.

Product Integrity and Safety:

• Responsible for ensuring that product integrity is maintained and that a high level of engineering performance is achieved, by ensuring that sound engineering principles are being adhered to.
• Responsible for the technical execution of the program / project including the direction of the technical activity for assurance and certification that the product meets customer and regulatory requirements and is safe to own and operate within its designed environment.
• Responsible for complying with the requirements of the BAE Systems Quality Systems as they relate to your areas of activity.
• Having the authority and responsibility for alerting the organisation to potential, or known, problems that affect the quality or safety of BAE Systems products and services, to support a pro-active, prevention-based approach to the delivery of quality and safety outcomes at BAE Systems.
• The development of a safety culture, which promotes continuous improvement of product safety and environmental protection.
• Reporting, investigating and rectifying any product safety issues that arise within the programme / project.
• Responsible for continuous process improvement by recommending improvements to the common and/or sector processes in accordance with LCM.ENG.11.PR Preview and Lessons Learnt process.

About YOU

• Previous experience in Naval Services as a Weapons Electrical Officer or experience with a contractor providing support to weapons systems on ships is considered advantageous
• Proven experience as a people leader of a mid-sized team is essential
• Tertiary qualification in Systems Engineering or similar field is considered essential
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) accreditation or ability to attain accreditation is considered desirable
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain a NV1
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. 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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.