Engineering Transition Lead for Defence Programs

Amentum; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility – WFH where possible

Inclusion programs

Salary continuation insurance

Professional certification bonus

Employee discount program

Additional superannuation

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Transition Manager (Engineering) to oversee the transition of Defence capabilities from acquisition into operational service and sustainment in Australia. You will lead engineering leadership across transition planning, certification, design acceptance, testing and governance, ensuring capabilities are mature and properly supported for transition to the receiving sustainment organisation.

Location is Cairns preferred, with Canberra or other sites considered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management.
• Significant engineering experience within Defence acquisition, sustainment, systems engineering or governance environments.
• Experience supporting complex Defence capabilities through acquisition, introduction into service and transition to sustainment.
• Experience developing engineering, risk, certification, acceptance, governance or transition documentation.
• Knowledge of engineering assurance, technical certification, Design Acceptance, configuration management and engineering change processes.
• Experience exercising delegated engineering or technical authority, or working within an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Ability to analyse technical information, assess risks and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience identifying and analysing in-service engineering and support requirements.
• Understanding of Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) and their application to capability introduction and sustainment.
• Experience supporting technical investigations, testing and acceptance activities.
• Maritime or other complex Defence platform experience (highly regarded).
• Current NV1 Security Clearance and ITAR considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of capability transition activities from acquisition into operational service and sustainment.
• Engage with Defence, CASG, military and industry stakeholders to align project objectives and transition requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and track agreed actions, decisions and outcomes.
• Prepare and review project, engineering and governance documentation to support transition and assurance activities.
• Assess technical evidence and project deliverables to determine capability readiness.
• Participate in inspections, testing and acceptance activities, providing engineering advice and recommendations.
• Conduct technical assessments and investigations relating to capability, supportability and operational requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage engineering, transition and sustainment risks.
• Analyse support arrangements, logistics requirements and sustainment considerations for new capabilities.
• Contribute to Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) assessments and readiness reviews.
• Support engineering certification, design acceptance and technical governance activities.
• Provide technical briefs, reports and recommendations to support Commonwealth decision-making.
• Monitor progress against milestones and report on key risks, dependencies and issues.

Skills

Engineering background

Project management

Defence acquisition experience

Sustainment experience

Governance documentation

Delegated authority / AEO

Technical risk assessment

Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC)

Certification processes knowledge

Security clearance / ITAR awareness

Education

Engineering degree / PM qualification

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced Transition Manager (Engineering) to oversee the transition of Defence capabilities from acquisition into operational service and sustainment in Australia. You will lead engineering leadership across transition planning, certification, design acceptance, testing and governance, ensuring capabilities are mature and properly supported for transition to the receiving sustainment organisation.

Location is Cairns preferred, with Canberra or other sites considered.