Combat Systems Technician

Prattwhitney; Dampier; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking a skilled Technician to support ongoing defence capability updates, maintenance and technical support for Collins Class Submarines systems. You will work in small teams, with independence in execution, at HMAS Stirling and Henderson in Western Australia, focusing on electronic equipment and RF systems.

The role requires a Certificate III in Electronics or Communications and hands-on fault finding and diagnostic experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Electronics or Communications completed.
• 3+ years in electronic fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using RF test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to work in a small, dynamic team and meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Update, upgrade and maintain complex electronic equipment and systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and execute sustainment plans within budget and timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering to report problems and develop solutions.
• Assist with assembly, installation and testing of equipment.

Skills

Electronic fault finding

RF test equipment

Networking protocols

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III Electronics or Communications

Tools

Test instruments

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: Australia Location: AU-WA-GARDEN ISLAND-DAMPIER-CUST ~ Dampier Rd ~ DAMPIER (External Site) Position Role Type: Unspecified

Join an industry leader and one of the most reputable technology innovators in the world. Rewarding opportunity supporting Australia's most strategic defence capability. Apply and grow your skills as a specialist Technician in current and future capabilities. When you join Raytheon Australia, you are joining a recognised leader and trusted partner to the Australian defence industry and real sovereign capability. As the leading Combat Systems Integrator for Australia most strategic defence assets: our fleet of Collins Class Submarines, we provide mission support and solutions to protect, secure and defend our nation. You will enjoy exciting work at HMAS Stirling and Henderson in Western Australia, focusing on the updating, maintenance and technical support for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Submarine Force Combat systems. You will enjoy exciting work and rewarding career opportunities, focusing on the advancement, maintenance and technical support to the class. Being successful you have the opportunity to work in small teams whilst also maintaining independence in the execution of the work.

We offer an excellent salary with outstanding opportunities to grow and develop your career. Raytheon Australia's has an exclusive professional development program, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply the skills necessary to perform update, upgrade and upkeep on complex electronic equipment and systems.
• Understand system features and capabilities; to enable you to promptly assess, trouble shoot and diagnose problems while implementing solutions as required.
• Prepare and execute project update and sustainment plans to meet budget and timeline objectives.
• Work collaboratively with engineering specialists to report problems, develop solutions and provide feedback; cooperating with colleagues to ensure equipment is serviceable and safe to meet the operational requirements of Collins Class Submarines.
• Support your peers and other teams by contributing to the development of and assisting with the assembly, installation and testing of equipment and systems.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of Certificate III Electronics or Communications.
• Understanding and experience (3 or more years) in electronic system fault finding and diagnostic skills; electrical and data interface standards and protocols; operating systems/servers, network protocols.
• An understanding of, and an ability to use, modern RF test and measurement equipment.
• Experience working in a small and dynamic team to deliver outcomes to defined timelines.
• Meet the work, health and safety requirements - both Raytheon Australia and legal standards.
• This position may require availability to travel within Australia and Overseas to support Submarine maintenance.
• The successful Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain up to a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance as needed.
• Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability.
• This is the opportunity for you to build your career in a world class team and help update and sustain the Defence systems that keep Australia safe.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.