Naval Weapons Systems Engineer — Hybrid, 9‑Day Fortnight

Saab Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave each year

14% superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Saab shares matching scheme

MySaab discount store

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking a Weapons Engineer to join the DDG Combat System Test & Commissioning team. You will install, test, commission, and troubleshoot Above Water Weapons systems within a Ship Combat Systems environment.

The role covers requirements analysis for test systems, CM record-keeping, FRACAS usage, and leading test activities with robust documentation and procedures. Hybrid working is available with 0.8 FTE minimum consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science or related field ( defence preferred ).
• 5+ years engineering experience with complex software-intensive or mission-critical systems.
• Experience in CS weapon systems integration or naval platforms is advantageous.
• Strong systems engineering practices: requirements, architecture, integration, verification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements analysis for test systems and instrumentation.
• Maintain CM records, RTM and VCRM as part of deployment activities.
• Operate test tools for integration and verification; diagnose issues and log FRACAS.
• Assess equipment/tools and develop solutions for shortages or failures.
• Lead test activities and document results from integration tests.
• Prepare Set to Work and Installation/Checkout procedures per design criteria.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test & integration

Requirements analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

DOORS

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Saab Australia is seeking a Weapons Engineer to join the DDG Combat System Test & Commissioning team. You will install, test, commission, and troubleshoot Above Water Weapons systems within a Ship Combat Systems environment.

The role covers requirements analysis for test systems, CM record-keeping, FRACAS usage, and leading test activities with robust documentation and procedures. Hybrid working is available with 0.8 FTE minimum consideration.