Senior Mechatronics 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 an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to join our Periscope In Service Support program, reporting to the Project Manager. You will be employed on a permanent and full time basis and can be situated either at Mawson Lakes, Adelaide or Rockingham, Perth locations.

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

BAE Systems Australia is the incumbent Periscope In Service Support provider to the Commonwealth, leveraged off of 30 years of continuous support to the Royal Australian Navy Collins Class Periscope Systems. The BAE Systems Engineering team provides engineering support inclusive of engineering governance, design authority, obsolescence management, technical support to the maintenance teams, along with liaising with the Periscope OEM engagement for technical queries & support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform a range of mechatronics engineering activities
• Generate engineering requests for deviation for alternative components to replace obsolete components on the Periscope program
• Generate requests for engineering services to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to resolve technical issues on the Periscope equipment
• Produce technical instructions to assist with the Technicians’ understanding of assembly and testing requirements for the periscope equipment
• Analyse the Periscope Health Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) data to determine the root cause of Periscope system faults
• Act as a point of contact and provide technical leadership and engineering technical advice to Maintenance Technicians on the Periscope equipment
• Collaborate effectively with customers, internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture within the Periscope program

About YOU

• Extensive mechatronics engineering experience – Engineers with electronics engineering or mechanical engineering experience will also be considered
• Relevant tertiary engineering degree
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivation, attention to details and good problem solving skills

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.