Engineering Manager

globalhr; City of Brisbane; Híbrido; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fast paced dynamic work environment

Great benefits and career progression

Leading Defence subcontractor

Descripción de la vacante

Raytheon Australia is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team within the Australian Defence Air Traffic System (ADATS) Capability Assurance Program. You will oversee safety, system integrity, governance and resource allocation to modernise MATC capabilities across multiple RAAF sites.

The role reports to the ADATS Program Manager and requires a senior leader able to drive engineering excellence, manage complex change and deliver robust, compliant solutions in a defence environment.

Formación

• Engineering degree with a major in electrical or communications engineering.
• Postgraduate study in a related field is advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of design, manufacture and support of air traffic systems.
• Experience drafting and implementing new policies and standards.
• Experience in engineering and project management.
• Proven ability to lead diverse technical teams and disciplines.
• Strong understanding of contract and regulatory requirements and standards.

Responsabilidades

• Define and enforce engineering processes within the program and RMS.
• Develops engineering estimates, WBS and schedules.
• Coordinate with department leaders to monitor systems and implement changes.
• Lead evaluations of reliability, maintainability, safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement engineering changes per procedures.
• Lead technical reviews and audits, plan resources and schedules.
• Liaise with Commonwealth on engineering issues and notify defects.
• Establish and report engineering metrics and KPIs.
• Plan engineering resources to meet obligations and program needs.
• Manage project operations, phasing and tasking to align with schedule.
• Define tooling, methodologies and procedures for engineering tasks.

Conocimientos

Advanced air traffic systems knowledge

Engineering management experience

Project engineering leadership

Technical governance

Systems design and safety

Standards compliance

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Educación

Engineering degree (Electrical/Communications)

Postgraduate degree desirable

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted

2026-09-04

Country

Australia

Location

AU-QLD-CANNON HILL-101 ~ 101 Southgate Ave ~ SOUTHGATE

Position Role Type

Hybrid

• Fast paced dynamic work environment


• Great benefits and career opportunities


• Leading Defence subcontractor

Modernising Defence Air Traffic Systems

To support our mission, Raytheon Australia is currently seeking a motivated Engineering Manager who is ready to lead a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic team of engineering professionals within our Australian Defence Air Traffic System (ADATS) Capability Assurance Program.

This critical program involves modernising air traffic management systems across multiple RAAF sites, ensuring continued operational excellence of Australia's Military Air Traffic Control (MATC) capabilities. As the original installer and current maintainer of the ADATS system, Raytheon Australia continues to provide engineering, support, and maintenance services, including the integration of modern capabilities to support defence operations. Reporting to the ADATS Program Manager and functionally supported by the company engineering department you will be responsible for engineering safety, system integrity, technical governance, and resource allocation.

As a senior program leader, you will be member of the Program Leadership Team providing advice and recommendations for strategy, execution and growth. Join us as we enhance the future of air traffic control.

Key Responsibilities

• Definition, deployment and enforcement of engineering processes, including their integration within the program and broader Raytheon Management System (RMS);


• Support development of engineering estimates, basis of estimates, work breakdown structures and schedules;


• Liaison with departmental leaders and other program staff to ensure all systems / sub-systems are appropriately monitored and supported, with necessary changes defined and/or developed to meet user requirements;


• Manage the conduct of Engineering and Technical analysis for desired reliability, maintainability, availability, safety, and cost-effectiveness outcomes including the conduct of in-depth investigations and providing recommendations for actions.


• Development and implementation of engineering changes according to company and program procedures;


• Leadership of technical reviews and audits within the Program as well as planning, estimating, resourcing and scheduling of engineering tasks;


• Liaison with the Commonwealth Representative on project engineering issues, design process, engineering development and life-cycle support; and timely notification to the Commonwealth of all defects and design deficiencies as they become apparent.


• Establishing, managing and reporting engineering metrics and key performance indicators.


• Provision and planning of engineering resources, necessary to meet the company’s technical obligations.


• Managing operations, phasing, and tasking in support of the project schedule.


• Defining, establishing, and controlling the engineering methodology, tools, and procedures required to complete the engineering tasks assigned.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (with a significant component of Electrical or Communications Engineering).


• Postgraduate degree in related field desirable.


• Advanced knowledge of the design, manufacture, support of Air Traffic Systems.


• Experience developing recommendations and implementing new products, processes, policies, standards, or operating plans.


• Experience in Engineering and project-engineering management.


• Experience in leading a diverse range of technical disciplines and staff.


• Solid understanding of applicable contract and legislated requirements and the suitable application of technical specifications and standards.

Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Defence security clearance. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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