Maritime Systems Engineer – Defence, Remote/Flexi

HTR Group; Cairns Regional; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive day rates

Flexi-time

Remote work when possible

Job summary

HTR Group is seeking a Maritime Specialist Engineer for a contract role based in Cairns, QLD. The position is a 7-month engagement in the Defence sector, with a start around 30 November 2026. You will maintain AEO status, certify engineering changes, and lead engineers in SS-EMU projects.

Required AGSVA clearance and a Mechanical/Marine engineering degree, with Chartership eligibility or Washington Accord recognition. Flexi-time and remote work options are offered where feasible.

Qualifications

• AGSVA Security Clearance required.
• Engineering degree (Mechanical/Marine) with eligibility for Chartered/Registered Engineer.
• Experience in maritime, Defence governance, technical certification, seaworthiness and AEOs.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance experience.
• Ability to obtain Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) for Army Marine capability.
• Perform surveillance to maintain AEO status and support external assurance.
• Assign Technical Authority to staff in SS-EMU Projects.
• Perform Design Acceptance and Technical Certification for engineering changes.
• Review and endorse safety documents (SEMP, TCP, SCRs, Technical Specifications).
• Review RODUM actions and provide engineering advice.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Defence sector

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Safety assurance

AEOs

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Marine)

Job description

HTR Group is seeking a Maritime Specialist Engineer for a contract role based in Cairns, QLD. The position is a 7-month engagement in the Defence sector, with a start around 30 November 2026. You will maintain AEO status, certify engineering changes, and lead engineers in SS-EMU projects.

Required AGSVA clearance and a Mechanical/Marine engineering degree, with Chartership eligibility or Washington Accord recognition. Flexi-time and remote work options are offered where feasible.