Graduate Combat Systems Engineer

BMT; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Fortnightly rostered day off

Competitive salary and bonuses

Investment in learning and development

Defense Reserve Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Combat Systems Engineer in Melbourne to work on exciting projects supporting Australia's naval capabilities. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and excel in written communication and problem-solving. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and strong support for professional development. This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates eager to contribute to the defense sector while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship required for Defence Security Clearance.
• Graduates from 2025 or mid-2026 are eligible.
• Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Effective time management with attention to detail.
• Motivation to develop technical capabilities in a multi‑discipline environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse projects supporting Australian maritime programs.
• Perform design and integration of combat management systems.
• Provide engineering support within ship teams.
• Undertake projects from investigations to customer acceptance.
• Represent the company with Defence clients.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Problem diagnosis and solving skills

Effective time management

Attention to detail

Motivation to develop technical capabilities

Education

Relevant Engineering degree (e.g., Computer Systems, Electronics, or Communications)

Job description

Graduate Combat Systems Engineer at BMT

Department

Technical Capability

Location

AUS - Melbourne

Overview

Are you ready to jump straight into exciting projects that keep Australia’s Naval assets at the cutting edge? We’re looking for passionate Engineers to join us and make a real impact from day one, as a Graduate Combat Systems (C4I) Engineer. There’s never been a better time to kick‑start your career in the Defence and Maritime space, working alongside experienced Engineers who are eager to mentor and support your growth.

The Maritime Design and Engineering team draws on the combined strength of BMT and AMT, bringing together more than 40 years of experience across Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems/C4I Engineering to meet growing industry demand.

If you are an Engineer graduating at the end of 2025 or mid‑2026, or who has already graduated, apply now—you do not want to miss this opportunity!

Key Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of exciting projects in support of Australian and regional maritime programs, both new construction and sustaining/upgrading ships.
• Perform specialist design and engineering integration of combat management systems, communications, weapons and sensor systems on naval vessels.
• Provide Combat Systems/C4I engineering support and guidance within whole of ship teams involving all technical disciplines.
• Undertake engineering projects from investigations through design concepts, OEM interaction, preliminary and detail design to production implementation and customer acceptance.
• Represent the company on a professional and technical basis with Defence/Navy clients and broader OEM and system suppliers.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A relevant Engineering degree (e.g., Computer Systems, Electronics, or Communications).
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Well‑developed problem diagnosis and solving skills.
• Effective time management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Motivation and drive to develop your technical capabilities in a multi‑discipline environment.

Due to the nature of the work, you must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for an Australian Defence Security Clearance. The selection process will include pre‑employment screening including a Police Records Check.

Job Benefits

• Hybrid working: flexibly from our Melbourne CBD engineering office and from home.
• Fortnightly rostered day off (RDO) and Flexa flexibility.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and company‑wide bonuses.
• Investment in learning and development tailored to you.
• Defence Reserve Leave for defence reservist employees.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.

Please note that we will be shut down from 19 December 2025 and will return to the office on Monday the 5th of January 2026. During this time, we will not have access to reply to any applications.