Graduate Engineer — Defence System Safety Program

RTX; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Defence projects

Job summary

RTX Australia is seeking recent graduates or early career engineers to become System Safety Engineers. You will apply mechanical, electrical or aerospace knowledge in a fast-moving, small agile team and participate in a 2–3 year development program to gain specialist safety expertise on defence projects.

You’ll learn to assess hazards, influence safer outcomes, and receive industry training while contributing to multi-program support and potential travel across Australia.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (or nearing completion) in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Eligible for NV1 security clearance in Australia.
• Interest in system safety and defence programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced engineers on defence programs.
• Learn to design systems that are functional and safe.
• Participate in safety analysis and lifecycle activities.
• Engage with stakeholders and travel for test events as needed.

Skills

Understanding how things work

Problem solving

Curiosity

Explain concepts clearly

Attention to detail

Challenge assumptions respectfully

Critical thinking before actions

Communicate without long slides

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

RTX Australia is seeking recent graduates or early career engineers to become System Safety Engineers. You will apply mechanical, electrical or aerospace knowledge in a fast-moving, small agile team and participate in a 2–3 year development program to gain specialist safety expertise on defence projects.

You’ll learn to assess hazards, influence safer outcomes, and receive industry training while contributing to multi-program support and potential travel across Australia.