Graduate Engineer

00212 Gibbs & Cox Australia Pty Ltd; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 life days of additional leave

Learning and certification support

Cross-program opportunities

Career pathways

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking an engineer to contribute to naval and maritime programs, assisting in design, analysis, and documentation. You will work under experienced engineers across naval architecture, mechanical, electrical and systems disciplines, delivering practical design solutions for complex maritime projects.

With a focus on learning and growth, you will engage with diverse programs and opportunities to advance engineering capabilities within the Gibbs & Cox Australia team, supported

Qualifications

• Essential for this role: completed or near-completed degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drawing and modelling with high attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for practical design challenges
• Strong communication and teamwork skills within multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of naval and maritime platforms, systems and engineering solutions
• Assist in engineering analysis, calculations, modelling, drawings, documents and reviews under guidance
• Collaborate across naval architecture, mechanical, electrical, systems and other engineering disciplines
• Build technical capability through exposure to complex maritime projects and customers

Skills

AutoCAD

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

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.

This includes:

• Up to 12 Life Days of additional leave each year
• Support for learning, development and relevant certifications
• Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologies
• Career pathways that can evolve with your interests, capability and ambition

About the Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We provide world-leading naval and marine engineering expertise in support of Australia's maritime enterprise. Through our highly skilled team of naval architects, engineers and maritime specialists, we support major Australian naval programs and emerging maritime technologies across ship design, engineering, systems integration, acquisition and sustainment. Leveraging nearly a century of naval design excellence and access to Gibbs & Cox's global network of specialists, we help deliver complex maritime projects that strengthen Australia's sovereign shipbuilding, naval design and maritime capability.

The Opportunity

This role is an opportunity to contribute to the Leidos Gibbs & Cox Australia team by delivering outcomes that matter. In this role, you will:

• Support the design and development of naval and maritime platforms, systems and engineering solutions
• Support the development of engineering analysis, calculations, modelling, technical drawings, documents and reviews under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Work collaboratively across naval architecture, mechanical, electrical, systems and other engineering disciplines to solve technical problems and develop practical design solutions
• Build your technical capability through exposure to complex maritime projects, customers and the broader engineering lifecycle

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential for this role:

• A completed or near-completed Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• A strong interest in naval, maritime or Defence engineering, with an interest in developing a career within the sector
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drawing and modelling, with a high quality standard and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to apply engineering fundamentals to practical design and integration challenges
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn, take initiative and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, NV1 security clearance. Certain roles may be subject International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements which may limit persons who hold dual nationality with certain proscribed countries from accessing material, or in the case of dual Australian-U.S citizens, may require the candidate to obtain a U.S. Persons Abroad authorisation from the U.S DDTC.

We value different experiences and are interested in the capability and potential you could bring.

What to Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.

You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare.

If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available here.

Commitment and Diversity

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.