Navigation and Aviation Engineer

SAAB; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave

14% superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Saab shares matching

MySaab discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking a Navigation and Aviation Engineer to install, test, commission, and troubleshoot navigation and aviation systems within the Ship Combat Systems environment. The role focuses on meeting design, safety, and quality standards while engaging stakeholders to resolve complex system issues.

Key duties include system requirements analysis, test system reviews, and maintaining records in CM/FRACAS.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field etc.), and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the defence industry).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Engineering activities prior to this role.
• Past exposure in the Integration, Installation, Test and Evaluation of CS Systems into Naval Platforms or equivalent complex Military Systems having challenging constraints.
• Significant experience and expertise in relevant technologies and domains with substantial professional experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Extensive experience working in an engineering project multi-disciplinary environment (preferably within the defence industry).

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot Navigation and Aviation systems within the Ship Combat Systems environment.
• Ensure equipment is installed to design documentation, commissioned, and tested to meet performance requirements.
• Develop and manage system requirements analysis for test systems and participate in reviews.
• Prepare Set to Work and Installation and Checkout procedures using defined design criteria.
• Maintain test & integration records in Configuration Management (CM), including FRACAS logging.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve production queries and manage design changes.
• Support T&C activities with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

System Architecture

Systems Integration

Verification & Validation

Stakeholder engagement

Defence industry experience

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Configuration Management (CM)

FRACAS

Job description

Saab Australia is an industry participant in the Combat Systems Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT). The CSI-IPT forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1).

The role

The Navigation and Aviation Engineer is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Navigation and Aviation systems within the Ship Combat Systems environment. The role ensures the equipment is successfully installed into the platform in accordance with Design Documentation, commissioned, and tested to ensure it meets operational and performance requirements, and is delivered in accordance with engineering, safety, and quality standards. The role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex navigation and aviation system issues to support the successful delivery of maritime combat capability.

Further, the successful candidate will:

Participate in the development and management of system requirements analysis in respect of test systems (i.e. test equipment, harnesses, & instrumentation systems).

Participate in requirements reviews for the product and the test systems.

Prepare Set to Work and Installation and Checkout procedures using design and qualification criteria defined by the system designer.

Ensure all test & integration records are maintained in Configuration Management (CM), including contributing to Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).

Utilise test tools effectively to undertake test, integration and verification including diagnosing problems and analysing results, capturing in the project Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).

Work with relevant stakeholders to resolve production queries, including management of changes back into the design.

Work with stakeholders to negotiate support to T&C activities.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field etc.), and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the defence industry).

Minimum 4 years’ experience in Engineering activities prior to this role.

Past exposure in the Integration, Installation, Test and Evaluation of CS Systems into Naval Platforms or equivalent complex Military Systems having challenging constraints.

Significant experience and expertise in relevant technologies and domains with substantial professional experience as a Systems Engineer.

Extensive experience working in an engineering project multi-disciplinary environment (preferably within the defence industry).

Ability to manage multiple, concurrent activities, with tight deadlines, while understanding and managing priorities, dependencies and risks.

Practitioner’s level of experience in the fields of Systems Engineering (i.e. Requirements Management, System Architecture, Systems Integration, and/or Verification and Validation).

Applicants must be Australian citizens

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

What you will be part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.