Join BAE Systems as an Integration Engineer : Naval Combat Systems in Adelaide (Osborne and St Kilda) on a permanent full-time basis. Shape the future of Australia's defense by undertaking integration engineering activities for the Hunter Class Frigate Program, supporting land-based and onboard ship testing.
Requirements
Extensive integration engineering experience
Relevant technical qualification
Good written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
Must be an Australian citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance
Experience with naval ships, combat systems, ethernet, or communications systems is highly regarded
Skills & Responsibilities
Integration engineering: Undertake activities to support the delivery of integrated combat systems at test facilities and aboard ship.
Test planning and execution: Plan, derive, develop, and execute integration and test procedures to perform system integration.
Risk and issue management: Document issues, engage suppliers, identify testing safety and technical risks, and propose mitigations.
Stakeholder engagement: Act as a point of contact and provide technical advice while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Potential transition routes: People from systems engineering, test engineering, or electrical engineering roles may bring transferable technical and problem-solving skills, alongside meeting the required integration engineering experience and security clearance eligibility.
Job description
Job Location: Both Osborne and St kilda, Adelaide locations – We offer a range flexible working arrangements including working a 9 day fortnight – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role Description:
We have a new opportunity for an Integration Engineer : Naval Combat Systems to partner with our Maritime Surface Ships business on the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP). Reporting to the Integration Delivery Lead, you will be employed on a permanent full time basis and will spend time working at both Osborne and St kilda, Adelaide locations.
Core Duties:
Undertake integration engineering activities to support the delivery of integrated combat systems
Document resulting issues with the integration engineering activities and engage suppliers to deliver solutions at the land based testing facilities and aboard ship
Plan, derive, develop and execute integration and test procedures to perform the system integration of equipment at the land based testing facilities and aboard ship
Report on the results of integration engineering testing, including preparing defect reports to the combat system equipment supplier and the customer
Develop and maintain the integration engineering strategies and plans for the program combat system, ensuring alignment with the program integration engineering plan
Identify combat system integration testing safety and technical risks and propose mitigation actions
Act as point of contact and provide technical advice on integration engineering activities, collaborating effectively and building good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Seek and share good practice and knowledge to continuously improve integration engineering practices
Essential Skills:
Extensive integration engineering experience and a relevant technical qualification
Self-driven, the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, and the ability to solve technical problems
Good communication, written and verbal, and good stakeholder management skills
The ability to travel to both sites, Osborne shipyard and St Kilda, in Adelaide
Whilst not essential, experience with naval ships, or combat systems, or ethernet, or communications systems will be highly regarded
The Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP)Team
BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history – the design and build of Hunter class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
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Security statement
Please note, 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 one. 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
