Maritime Autonomy Systems Engineering Manager

Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP payment

Job summary

The Department of Defence seeks an SEA1200 Engineering Manager to provide engineering leadership across capability acquisition, systems integration, testing and governance for unmanned maritime systems. You will engage with Navy, industry and technical specialists to deliver cutting-edge capabilities in autonomous platforms and payloads.

The role involves governance across major programs, coordinating industry deliverables, and mentoring a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution or equivalent recognised by the Washington Accord.
• Eligibility to attain Chartered/Professional Engineer status within 12 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEA1200 engineering team for governance and assurance across capability elements.
• Coordinate review of industry deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering inputs to capability milestones and decision points (Mandated System Reviews).
• Identify, assess and manage technical and program risks.
• Support certification, seaworthiness and technical assurance activities.
• Provide engineering advice to project leadership and senior Defence stakeholders.
• Build productive relationships with Navy, industry, technical authorities and partners.
• Lead and mentor engineering staff within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Maritime autonomous systems

Engineering management

Defence industry experience

Major systems integration

Systems Engineering

Technical risk management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

The Department of Defence seeks an SEA1200 Engineering Manager to provide engineering leadership across capability acquisition, systems integration, testing and governance for unmanned maritime systems. You will engage with Navy, industry and technical specialists to deliver cutting-edge capabilities in autonomous platforms and payloads.

The role involves governance across major programs, coordinating industry deliverables, and mentoring a multidisciplinary engineering team.