ALMSPO CA42 Principal Engineer

Indigitise; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigitise in Cairns, Australia seeks a Principal Engineer contractor to manage AEO compliance for CA42 Army Marine capability and lead safety documentation. The role includes designation of Technical Authority, engineering change certification, and support to internal and external assurance bodies in a complex defense environment.

The successful candidate will review safety plans, endorse critical technical documents, mentor engineers, and liaise across Army programs and assurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree recognized under Washington Accord.
• Experience in engineering change certification and safety documentation.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AEO for CA42 Army Marine capability aligned with safety manuals.
• Perform surveillance to maintain AEO status and support external assurance.
• Assign Technical Authority to CA42 staff across departments.
• Lead design acceptance and technical certification for engineering changes.
• Review and endorse safety documents (SEMP, TCP, SCRs, specs).
• Advise on RODUM reports and safety-related actions.
• Participate in governance forums (CCBs, safety groups).
• Provide leadership and mentorship to CA42 AEO engineers.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Army and assurance bodies.

Skills

AEO compliance

Engineering leadership

System safety

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Washington Accord)

Job description

Cairns, Australia

• Assigned Recruiter(s) Sri Ram Harsha Pillutla


• Initial Contract Duration 7months


• Job Opening Status Open


• Location QLD


• Security Clearance NV1


• Country Australia


• Postal Code 4870

Job Description

Duties of the CA42 Principal Engineer contractor will include but not necessarily be limited to:

a. Maintain an AEO for the CA42 Army Marine capability aligned with Army’s Defence Seaworthiness Compliance Strategy and the Land Materiel Safety Manual.

b. Perform ongoing surveillance activities to maintain CA42 AEO status inclusive of internal assurance, and support to those external agencies performing assurance on CA42 product.

c. Assign TA to staff within CA42 Army Marine and SS-EMU Projects Department (CA42 Army Minor Projects).

d. Perform the function of Design Acceptance and Technical Certification for engineering changes. IAW Land Domain Instruction (E&T) 12-6-007 Conduct Design Acceptance and Technical Certification of Land Materiel.

e. Review and approve technical plans and endorse safety documents for engineering changes. These documents may include but are not limited to; Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), Technical Certification Plans (TCP), Safety Case Reports (SCRs), and Technical Specifications.

f. Review and endorse the course of action for safety related Report on Defective or Unsatisfactory Materiel (RODUM) Reports.

g. Attend and provide engineering advice to forums that include, but are not limited to; Configuration Control Boards, System Safety Working Groups and RODUM Review Boards.

h. Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers working in the CA42 AEO.

i. Liaise with other internal and external stakeholder groups that may include: ALMSPO Business Units, SS-EMU Business Units, external Army Programs, Army Headquarters, Army Capability Operator Representatives and assurance organisations.

This engineering position requires the following qualifications and approvals:

a. A Bachelor of Engineering (preferable mechanical or marine) from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer; or other post‑graduate qualifications aligned within the discipline referred above, which, in the opinion of DENG-A, are appropriate to the duties of the position,

b. The individual to be able to meet the requirements of Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia), Registered Professional Engineer (Professionals Australia) or Fellow/Member of Royal Institution of Naval Architects or demonstrates the ability to obtain such status,

c. The service provider to have or gain in a timely manner, International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) third party retransfer approvals to work on / access information on the Special Forces Air Drop Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat, the Drop in Communications Pack, and various weapons / communications / navigation systems components.