Mk41 Vertical Launching System and Guided Weapon Specialist

Defence Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Australia in Canberra is seeking a Technical Professional for Mk 41 Vertical Launch System Test Director and Guided Weapon SQEP. The role requires an engineering or science degree and relevant course from NSWC Port Hueneme, with expertise in guided weapons.

The ideal candidate will supervise Intermediate Level maintenance, provide technical assurance, assist in maintainer certification, and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage and report maintenance activities.
• Experience providing technical assurance of equipment, systems and processes.
• Ability to assess physical assets with engineering judgement.
• Strong analytical and data presentation skills for decision making.
• Proven capability to influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Adaptability to fluid environments and short-notice workload changes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication using standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Intermediate Level maintenance activities including Installation and Check Out.
• Provide specialist advice on maintenance and training and certs for maintainers.
• Participate in selection, training, assessment and certification of Mk41 VLS I-Level maintainers.
• Contribute to review, amendment and development of related policy.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Technical assurance

Engineering judgement

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Mk 41 Vertical Launch System Test Director and Guided Weapon SQEP are Technical Professionals with extensive knowledge and experience within the category of guided weapons, hold an appropriate engineering or science degree, diploma or trade, and preferably graduates of the Mk41 Vertical Launch System In-Service Engineering Agent/Field Service Representative course conducted at NSWC Port Huneme. They may choose to apply for Technologist Warrant Holder 1 or 2 depending upon their experience and associated eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia. They should be specialised within the Guided Weapon system category.

They will supervise Intermediate Level maintenance activity including Installation and Check Out activities. They will provide specialist advice on maintenance and training and feedback regarding the effectiveness of associated maintainer certification programs. They will participate in identification, selection, training, assessment, and certification of Mk41 VLS I-Level maintainers. They will participate in review, amendment and development of associated policy.

This role has been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of Defence and military end-use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries.

Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant's eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations.

About our Team

Armaments Systems Engineering delivers and supports a variety of engineering services related to armaments and weapons systems including missiles, torpedoes, medium caliber gunnery and naval artillery, close in weapons systems and small arms. Tasks include weapon selection, inspection and investigation of armament incidents, defect investigation and repair plans.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage and report on Intermediate Level technical maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated ability in providing technical assurance of equipment, systems and processes.
• Practical application and experience of engineering/technical judgement through assessing condition of physical assets.
• Strong skill sets in analysing, synthesising and presenting technical information and data in a clear and concise manner that aids decision making.
• Demonstrated capability to influence key stakeholders in order to achieve effective strategic outcomes.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment, remaining flexible, agile and adaptable supporting colleagues at short notice.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills as well as familiarity using standard office software applications.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/05811/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=6761C183-DBE2-564E-8771-ED62ED54EEE6