Reliability Engineering Analyst

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 Reliability Engineering Analyst to join the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) based at either Osborne, Adelaide or Melbourne CBD locations. There is also the flexibility for the position to be performed at other interstate locations.

Reporting to the Availability, Reliability, and Maintainability (ARM) Manager, you will be in integral member of the ARM team which in-turn is part of the wider Support System team. You will be employed on a permanent full time basis, however a permanent part-time basis at 0.8 Full Time Equivalent will also be considered.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

BAE Systems Maritime Australia (formerly known as ASC Shipbuilding), has been contracted to design and deliver the world’s most advanced anti-submarine warfare frigates to the Royal Australian Navy. The Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) will create and sustain more than 5,000 jobs across BAE Systems and the wider Australian Defence supply chain over the life of the program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collate, review and validate the Availability, Reliability and Maintainability (ARM) source data provided by suppliers to the program
• Analyse the ship systems/equipment to determine how failures and maintenance activities impact its ability to function
• Perform applied systems engineering activities, delivering a suite of capabilities that enable the mission system (product) to operate for longer with higher availability as it enters into sustainment
• Collaborate and build good relationships with a range of stakeholders including design engineers, suppliers, and logistic engineers on the management of reliability engineering activities
• Perform the Availability, Reliability and Maintainability (ARM) analysis and modelling for mission and support systems
• Review outputs from logistic support engineering analysis activities including Failure Mode Effects and Critical Analysis (FMECA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and Provisioning
• Draw conclusions and propose recommendations to improve equipment/system reliability and supportability through your analysis and available evidence

About YOU

• Reliability engineering analysis experience or experience within a support systems/Integrated Product Support (IPS) environment – Candidates that have other engineering or manufacturing experience with a view to gaining experience in IPS will also be considered
• Good analytical skills, the ability to analyse technical data and provide sound recommendations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to present to customers , and the ability to work effectively autonomously and in a large team environment
• Strong computer and data manipulation skills, good attention to detail, and self-driven
• Whilst not essential, a tertiary engineering degree or naval ship industry experience, will be highly regarded

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.