Graduate Electrical Engineer

Leidos; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy program

Mentor guidance

Structured on-the-job learning

Diverse project exposure

Regular feedback

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to help shape capabilities for Australian Government customers. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team focused on sustaining and introducing new capabilities for the Royal Australian Navy, including AUVs and rugged computing systems.

You’ll be supported from day one with a buddy, a mentor, structured on-the-job learning, and opportunities to collaborate across projects while you learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Final year or recently completed Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics.
• No prior industry experience required; eagerness to learn.
• Australian citizen with ability to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Working with customers and project teams to understand operating needs and technical requirements.
• Supporting the design, integration and delivery of complex systems.
• Opportunity to develop into an Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert.
• Analyzing problems and helping evaluate solution options.
• Developing engineering documentation, models and technical artefacts.
• Participating in system reviews, testing and verification activities.
• Collaborating with software, hardware and project teams throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Applying systems engineering principles to deliver high-quality, secure and reliable outcomes.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Description

Help shape the systems that support Australia's future.

Behind every successful capability is a team of people who bring complex systems together. As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll help ensure technology, people and processes work seamlessly to solve important problems for Australian Government customers.

If you're in your final year of a Bachelor's degree and are looking for a career where you can learn, collaborate and make a meaningful contribution from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

About the opportunity

Systems Engineering is about seeing the bigger picture.

You'll work with multidisciplinary team focused on sustaining and introducing new capabilities into service for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Systems supported include:

• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
• Ruggedised Portable Computing Systems
• Weather Stations and Weather RADAR equipment
• Hydrographic survey systems

From your first day, you'll be supported with:

• A dedicated buddy to help you settle into the team.
• An experienced mentor to guide your technical and professional development.
• Structured on-the-job learning and development.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers across a range of projects.
• Regular feedback to help you build confidence and develop your career.

You'll be encouraged to ask questions, learn from experienced professionals and build your capability in an environment where continuous learning is valued.

What you'll do

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll contribute to activities such as:

• Working with customers and project teams to understand operational needs and technical requirements.
• Supporting the design, integration and delivery of complex systems.
• Opportunity to develop into an Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert.
• Analysing problems and helping evaluate solution options.
• Developing engineering documentation, models and technical artefacts.
• Participating in system reviews, testing and verification activities.
• Collaborating with software, hardware and project teams throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Applying systems engineering principles to deliver high-quality, secure and reliable outcomes.

About you

You're in your final year (or recently completed) a Bachelor's degree in:

• Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering

You don't need previous industry experience—we're looking for people with the curiosity and potential to grow.

You might be someone who:

• Enjoys solving complex problems.
• Likes understanding how different parts work together.
• Think(s) analytically while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
• Works well with people from different disciplines.
• Communicates clearly and enjoys learning from others.
• Is organised, curious and eager to develop new skills.

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work.

Why join us?

Your first role should help you build both confidence and capability.

• Work on projects that support Australia's government and national capability.
• Learn from experienced engineers who are invested in your development.
• Build practical skills through structured on-the-job learning.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams solving interesting technical challenges.
• Access flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Explore different career pathways as your interests and skills develop.
• Be part of an inclusive team where different perspectives are valued and everyone is encouraged to contribute.

Eligibility

To be considered, you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Be completing (or have recently completed) a relevant Bachelor's degree.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a national security clearance.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.