Lead Design Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Lead Design Assurance Engineer

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 groundbreaking 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 Senior Systems Engineer to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at Osborne (SA), Melbourne (VIC) or Cairns (QLD), reporting to the Design Assurance Manager. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

You will be responsible for the Lead Design Assurance Engineer role and will lead design management and assurance activities within the Hunter Class Frigate Program, in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, manage and deliver design management and assurance activities across the Hunter Class Frigate engineering program. Develop and deliver engineering process, toolset and strategy solutions to enable engineering delivery across the Whole of Ship engineering design whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements.
• Support Design Authorities (DA) during design reviews by helping them to ensure that robust and documented design assurance processes are in place.
• Audit adherence to design management and assurance processes, including but not limited to compartment plan approval, design maturity management, issue management, design rules and design reviews.
• Participate in design reviews to the extent necessary to be able to assure the Chief Engineer of the integrity of the processes being employed and of the satisfactory evolution of critical design features.
• Carry out peer reviews or technical audits as agreed with the Design Assurance Manager. Collaborate with subject matter experts from within the program, other programs, functions or business units as required to assist in such reviews and audits.
• Support the Chief Engineer and Design Authorities in providing design management and assurance evidence to support Certificates of Design.
• Carry out lessons learned reviews and contribute to the appropriate sections of lessons learned databases.
• Demonstrate leadership and vision in development and delivery of design management and assurance strategies to achieve the engineering program’s aims and objectives.
• Location is flexible with opportunity to join team members across our Adelaide, Melbourne or Cairns offices.
• The Lead Design Assurance Engineer will report into the Design Assurance Manager and will be responsible for managing at least 1 direct report.

About YOU

• Proven experience in a similar senior or lead engineering role is considered advantageous
• Defence and/ or Maritime experience is considered advantageous
• Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviours and/ or manage a small team of people with a level of independence
• Stretch opportunities based on management capabilities
• Engineering Governance or Management experience is considered desirable
• Experience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle is considered essential
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain 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.