Project Engineer

Job Location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

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 a Project Engineer to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) based at SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

As the Project Engineer you will be responsible for assessing Manufacturability of designs, and providing engineering support to the Outsourcing Team to enable RFQ’s. You will predominantly enable subcontractors to achieve the design intent, by assessing the buildability of the scope and articulating this through technical documentation.

Core Duties:

• Provide professional engineering technical and operational support that is accurate, safe, on-time and on-budget to support project and task activities
• Produce/Review Technical Requirement Document and Statement of Works to support the outsourcing team
• Review Inspection Test Plans from Suppliers
• Assess supplier capability against the scope being outsourced which can involve attendance at supplier’s facilities
• Develop onboarding requirements tailored to supplier capability and scope
• Identify key Risk and Opportunities within areas of responsibilities and mitigation plans
• Work with various stakeholders from Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Subcontractors to achieve the production of Hunter product
• Support the manufacturing processes and framework through HCF build

Essential Skills:

• A Trade or Degree level qualification in an engineering discipline
• Demonstrated experience within mechanical engineering, production engineering or field engineering environment related to metal fabrication, equipment installation and systems integration
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of manufacturing processes in a commercial and/or defence environment
• Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with engineers and production personnel within the project
• Demonstrated good problem solving skills
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

The Hunter Class 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 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.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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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.