Mechanical Engineer

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 a new opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Integrated Defence & Autonomous Systems team, working within the periscope sustainment program. This role will be based at Mawson Lakes, SA reporting to the Project Engineering Manager.

This role will see you utilise your mechanical engineering knowledge to cover a range of tasks. You will be working closely with the maintenance technicians to perform technical investigations and engineering assessments to maintain the technical integrity of the periscopes.

You will be working on a legacy product where obsolescence remediation will also be an ongoing activity. Ensuring the product meets the OEM requirements and compliance standard will be critical for this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide technical advice to maintenance technicians when production test requirements cannot be met when following specified procedures
• Identifying suitable alternatives to components or materials no longer available due to obsolescence
• Generation of statements of work for new services required for the manufacture, repair or maintenance of periscope parts and assemblies
• Conduct assessments of failure/usage rate of equipment to support purchase of spare parts
• Design and prototyping of parts and tooling to support maintenance operations
• Review of engineering drawings to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Performing investigations into failures and implementing identified corrective actions to improve system reliability

This role will require occasional travel to Western Australia to visit the customer’s operational site.

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

About YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience working as an engineer with high integrity systems
• The ability to problem solve and seek alternate solutions for obsolescence of a legacy product
• Practical hands-on experience with sophisticated mechanical hardware and assemblies
• Excellent interpersonal skills – the ability to liaise with various stakeholders, speak up about issues identified and work in a nurturing team environment
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
• 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 Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. 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.