ILS Engineer

HENSOLDT AG; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Attractive salary and special payments

Job summary

HENSOLDT AG in Australia is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and defence engineering. The role requires independent work, investigation skills, and the ability to manage engineering activities including ECPs and technical documentation.

The successful candidate will support AIR5431 capability across disciplines, contribute to maintenance planning, reliability improvements and international collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) in Defence or complex engineering.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Proven experience managing engineering changes and documentation lifecycle.
• Familiarity with standards (MIL-STDs) and defence governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for AIR5431 capability across disciplines.
• Deliver and support ILS activities throughout sustainment lifecycle.
• Develop and update maintenance procedures, work instructions and reports.
• Conduct investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Initiate and manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Support configuration management and technical data management.
• Contribute to reliability, maintainability and availability improvements.
• Assist with provisioning, spares analysis, obsolescence management and repair development.
• Participate in maintenance planning, V&V and site support activities.
• Liaise with customers, subcontractors and international teams to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and support operations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Integrated Logistics Support

Defence Experience

Engineering Change

Documentation Management

SharePoint

E-MRD

ADAASS

Radar Systems

MIL-STDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

CAMM2

AMPS

MEX

EMP

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We're looking for a Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineer with practical experience in engineering and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS). The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, self-starter who enjoys solving technical problems, can work independently, and is confident managing engineering activities such as investigations, technical documentation and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). This role is best suited to someone at the intermediate level who is looking to further develop their engineering and ILS expertise while supporting a complex Defence capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the AIR5431 capability across Mechanical, Electrical and Systems disciplines as required.
• Deliver and support Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities throughout the sustainment lifecycle.
• Develop, review and update engineering and technical documentation, including maintenance procedures, work instructions and technical reports.
• Conduct engineering investigations, root cause analysis and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Initiate, develop and manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), driving engineering changes through the approval and implementation process.
• Support configuration management, engineering change activities and technical data management.
• Contribute to reliability, maintainability and availability improvements.
• Assist with provisioning, spares analysis, obsolescence management and repair development activities.
• Participate in maintenance planning, verification and validation (V&V), and site support activities as required.
• Liaise with customers, subcontractors and international engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and support operations.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) within Defence or another complex engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering documentation, technical investigations and configuration management.
• Experience managing engineering changes and technical documentation throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance documentation and engineering specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting Defence acquisition or in-service support programs.
• Ability to manage, organise and maintain controlled technical documentation within SharePoint environments.
• Experience using ILS/LSA tools such as E-MRD or similar logistics support analysis applications.
• Understanding of the Authority to Fit (ADAASS) process and Defence engineering governance.
• Experience using Defence asset management and maintenance systems such as CAMM2, AMPS, MEX,EMP or similar enterprise asset management tools.
• Knowledge of MIL-STDs, Defence ILS methodologies and configuration management principles.
• Experience with engineering change processes and technical data management.
• Experience working on radar systems, or alternatively complex aviation, electrical or electronic systems.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

Personal & Professional Development

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

Working Atmosphere

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

Health & Prevention

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

Mobility & Sustainability

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.