Chief Engineer - Tactical Systems & Design Authority

Rheinmetall; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long weekends every second week with a

9 day fortnight

Individualised Flexible Working Arrang

Access to exclusive employee discounts

Market leading parental leave

Endorsed Employer for All Women with 0

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia is seeking a Chief Engineer – Tactical to serve as the Boxer Platform Design Authority. You will own the technical integrity across the program, act as the Commonwealth’s primary engineering liaison, and lead engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant designs for Defence customers.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, extensive systems engineering experience, and eligibility for Australian security clearance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering for complex, safety-critical systems.
• Experience on a defence acquisition program.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver contractually compliant designs.
• Ability to interpret complex functional and performance specifications and identify existing technical solutions.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks and issues across the program lifecycle.
• Ensure customer requirements are translated into verifiable system requirements.
• Lead and direct engineering teams allocated to Boxer programs.
• Partner with Engineering Leads within RDA and Rheinmetall AG.
• Advise Chief Engineers and Program Directors on engineering matters.
• Oversee technical program planning and bid activities within RDA Engineering for product lines.
• Approve statements of safe operation and requests for deviation in support of Tactical Systems delivery.

Skills

CPEng (EA)

Systems engineering

Defence programs

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance eligibility

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence Australia is seeking a Chief Engineer – Tactical to serve as the Boxer Platform Design Authority. You will own the technical integrity across the program, act as the Commonwealth’s primary engineering liaison, and lead engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant designs for Defence customers.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, extensive systems engineering experience, and eligibility for Australian security clearance.