Engineering Manager, Defence Air Traffic Systems Lead

Raytheon Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence industry benefits

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team within the Australian Defence Air Traffic System (ADATS) Capability Assurance Program. The role focuses on safety, system integrity, governance and resource planning for MATC capabilities across multiple RAAF sites.

You will report to the ADATS Program Manager, drive engineering processes, estimates, schedules and risk mitigation, and collaborate with Commonwealth stakeholders to ensure mission readiness and compliant

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.

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 reliability, maintainability, availability, safety, and cost-effectiveness outcomes.
• 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

Engineering leadership

Project management

Systems engineering

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Communications)

Postgraduate degree desirable

Job description

Raytheon Australia is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team within the Australian Defence Air Traffic System (ADATS) Capability Assurance Program. The role focuses on safety, system integrity, governance and resource planning for MATC capabilities across multiple RAAF sites.

You will report to the ADATS Program Manager, drive engineering processes, estimates, schedules and risk mitigation, and collaborate with Commonwealth stakeholders to ensure mission readiness and compliant