Field Engineer - Combat Systems

Navantia Australia Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Reservist leave

Employee discounts

Salary sacrifice

Novated lease

Training opportunities

Spanish classes

Achievement award

Shuttle bus

Fruit boxes

EAP

Job summary

Navantia Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Waterfront Field Engineer specializing in Combat and Communication systems to join the Garden Island, Sydney team.

The role provides front-line engineering support, issue investigation, design change planning, commissioning and ongoing maintenance coordination for combat systems. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering, with at least 5 years’ professional experience in marine/defence environments, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; minimum 5 years’ professional experience.
• Proven skills as a technical specialist in field or systems engineering.
• Experience in engineering investigations, analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance planning, delivery and close out for each Capability Enterprise.
• Provide specialist technical advice to Waterfront Engineering Manager.
• Undertake engineering analysis, investigations, asset performance and obsolescence.
• Conduct platform integration of combat systems with ship platform systems.
• Engage with OEMs and local supply chain for problem resolution and optimisation.
• Communicate with ship staff and stakeholders on issues and defects.
• Analyse and report on engineering change proposals and waivers.
• Develop technical instruction documents and minor engineering changes.
• Oversee shipboard tests, trials, commissioning and sea tests.
• Assist with Pre-refit Condition Assessments and reporting.
• Support production activities on safety, cost, schedule, quality.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronics)

Job description

It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry.

Navantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy. This landmark contract marks a significant milestone for Navantia Australia, as it is the company’s first contract held directly with the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA), underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Waterfront Field Engineer - specialising in Combat/Communication systems to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. The Waterfront Engineer is responsible for providing front-line engineering support to the customer and Navantia team covering issue investigation and problem resolution, design change planning and implementation, commissioning and operations as well as coordination of ongoing maintenance and repairs to assigned combat and communication systems.

Please note: This role requires the person to be onsite 5 days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• The Combat Systems Field Engineer will support maintenance planning, delivery and close out for each Capability Enterprise, including:
• Work effectively across the Field Engineering operations and provide specialist technical advice to the Waterfront Engineering Manager;
• Undertake engineering analysis & investigations related to asset performance & optimisation, maintenance & defect repairs and obsolescence;
• Undertake platform integration (including consideration of whole-of-ship and compartment integration, HVAC, electrical, weight, etc) of combat systems to the ship platform systems;
• Engage with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and local supply chain to develop problem resolution and optimisation strategies;
• Engage proactive communication with ship’s staff and SPO with regards to ship issues and defects;
• Analyse and report on merits of engineering change proposals including deviations & waivers;
• Develop Technical Instruction documents & minor engineering changes including quality & safety requirements;
• Oversee shipboard technical assurance activities including test and trials, commissioning & Sea Trials;
• Undertake Pre-refit Condition Assessment trials and reporting;
• Provide support to production related activities covering safety, cost, schedule, quality and technical requirements;
• Any other activity included in the DSC contract scope for the Waterfront Field Engineering Team

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronics);
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional engineer;
• Proven skills and experience in an engineering or marine environment working as a technical specialist in a field engineering or systems engineering role;
• Experience in conducting engineering investigations, analysis and writing reports;
• Experience in complex technical engineering projects preferably gained in the Marine or Defence sectors;
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with standards, rules and regulations including Ship Class, Australian, European and US Military standards;
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, produce reports and operate with an eye for detail;
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high-pressure environment; and
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.

What it's like to work with Navantia Australia

We provide a range of benefits including:

• Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)
• Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks
• Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
• Salary sacrifice for Superannuation
• Novated Lease
• Training opportunities
• Spanish language classes
• Quarterly Employee Achievement Award
• Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island < > Kings Cross Station
• Weekly fruit boxes all sites
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.