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 Senior Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineering Change Officer to partner with our Maritime Sustainment business, working on the newest ship platform, the Hobart Class DDG naval ships. Reporting to the Platform Engineering Manager, you will be employed on a permanent full time basis and will be situated at Garden Island (Potts Point), Sydney location.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide mechanical engineering services and manage the engineering change activities, ensuring the effective development/modification of mechanical equipment, systems, structures and materials
• Conduct the technical review of mechanical system artefacts, acting as the Design Acceptance Representative (DAR) on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia
• Collaborate and build good relationships with the customer, industry partners, internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture within the program
• Act as an integrated member of the team and provide technical and project management leadership and oversight
• Provide waterfront mechanical engineering support whilst naval ship is on site
• Provide program reporting on mechanical engineering status including risks, issues, open actions and resourcing
• Drive culture of engineering best practice, efficiency and continuous improvement

About YOU:

• Extensive mechanical engineering experience
• A tertiary engineering degree in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, mechatronics or marine engineering – Eligibility or working towards Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status
• Good project management skills to coordinate between various stakeholder’s design changes for your approval
• Good communication, written and verbal, and good customer stakeholder management skills
• Self-driven, the ability to work autonomously and with multiple project priorities, and the ability to solve mechanical technical problems
• Whilst not essential, engineering experience within the Maritime or Defence industry, 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 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.