Electrical and Control Systems Integration Engineer

Birdon Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon Group is seeking an experienced Electrical and Control Systems Integration Engineer to join our defence/maritime-focused engineering team. The role offers full-time work with flexibility to be based in Port Macquarie, Sydney, or Perth, collaborating across systems integration to deliver integrated electrical and control solutions for marine and land-vehicle applications.

You will develop and test designs, coordinate with suppliers, review drawings, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years proven experience in an engineering role within defence or maritime shipbuilding or automotive projects.
• Knowledge of naval vessel / automotive design standards and government project documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with design software and simulation tools used in shipbuilding environments.
• Proactive with strong commercial aptitude and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test electrical and control system designs across the Electrical and Control Systems scope.
• Meet daily with the systems integration team to remove roadblocks.
• Create wiring routing tables, plant load analyses and wire sizing.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to integrate design scope.
• Review 3D models and 2D drawings for compliance with standards.
• Provide mentorship and promote collaboration within the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Electrical and Control Systems Integration Engineer

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don’t shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.

As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of Electrical and Control Systems Integration Engineer. This is a Full-Time role with flexibility to be based out of our offices in Port Macquarie, Sydney or Perth.

Position Overview

The Electrical and Control Systems Engineer will work closely with the Systems Integration Lead to develop, integrate, and test the completed designs across the Electrical and Control Systems scope.

Key Accountabilities:

• Meets daily with systems integration engineering team to escape roadblocks in order to have the barriers removed.
• Develop electrical power generation and power distribution systems for marine and vehicle applications.
• Integrate Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5i) systems into marine and vehicle applications.

Create and review wiring routing tables with passthrough information, termination identification, wire type, connector part numbers and label descriptions.

Produce electrical plant load analysis along with wire sizing and component protection in accordance with classification society and/or ADR standards.

Establish functional and acceptance test plans for system designs.

Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and terms of the contract.

Partner with the Hull and Structure team to monitor and control the weight of systems to meet design targets.

Primary point of contact with key suppliers to integrate design scope into programs, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to receive inputs for design activities.

Develop engineering deliverables in accordance with engineering processes, ensuring safe and fit-for-purpose engineering outcomes, and present material associated with life-cycle reviews.

Review and check 3D models and associated 2D drawings/schematics in accordance with company, industry, and project standards, developing drawings and models as required.

Create engineering reports to demonstrate compliance with project requirements based on design, testing, analysis, and similarity assessments.

Partner with Quality to troubleshoot installation issues, determine root causes, and recommend solutions.

Review peers’ work for compliance with engineering standards.

Gain exposure to leading small teams.

• Promote a collaborative environment and provide visible mentorship within the team, setting the standard for others to follow.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

10+ Years proven experience in an engineering role and considered expert within the defence or maritime industry, with a focus on shipbuilding or automotive projects.

Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices governing naval vessel / automotive design and construction. Experience in defence contracting, understanding of military and government project documentation standards

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentor abilities, with a track record of effectively engaging stakeholders and guiding multidisciplinary teams

Familiarity with design software and simulation tools commonly used in shipbuilding environments.

Proactive manner demonstrating strong commercial aptitude and interpersonal skills

Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, identify work priorities in a constantly changing environment.

Relevant Tertiary qualifications at degree level.

Professional certifications or memberships in relevant professional bodies (e.g., Chartered Engineer status)

Ability to develop system documents, process standards, and high-level reporting.

Anticipate future commercial need for design and confidently propose it to the business.

Ability to develop technical documents, technical manuals, and drawings.

Understanding of military and government project documentation standards.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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