Mechanical Engineer - Space & Defense (Hybrid)

Raytheon Australia; Shire Of Exmouth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support space programs (SST, C-Band Radar, DARC) from Exmouth or Perth, WA. The role is hybrid, involving design, analysis and lifecycle support for mechanical systems and components on critical assets for Australia’s SSN collaboration.

The candidate will perform design and testing, manage on-site contractors, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and engage in risk and change management.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineers with strong hands-on experience in mechanical design, analysis and lifecycle support.
• Experience applying AS standards and site safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Identify product, people and process risks and escal ...
• Raise technical information and manage the resolution of the associated risk through the end-to-end engineering process
• Perform design, analysis, implementation, test and lifecycle support of mechanical components, systems and sub-systems
• Prepare, review, release and maintain engineering documentation
• Planning, analysis and reporting of maintenance tasks
• Gathering test data and analysis/presentation of the results
• Root cause failure analysis and remediation
• Managing contractors on site and reviewing their work
• Ensure work complies with Australian Standards
• Scoping technical work packages
• Spares and obsolescence management

Skills

Mechanical systems

Structural & lifting

Process improvement

Change management

Risk analysis

Technical communication

Root cause analysis

Project engineering

Design process

Creo 3D CAD

Component procurement

Configuration control

Independent work

Systems engineering

Education

Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

Creo

Job description

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support space programs (SST, C-Band Radar, DARC) from Exmouth or Perth, WA. The role is hybrid, involving design, analysis and lifecycle support for mechanical systems and components on critical assets for Australia’s SSN collaboration.

The candidate will perform design and testing, manage on-site contractors, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and engage in risk and change management.