Outfitting Engineer

Amentum; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Outfitting Engineer to support the LAND 8710 program, focusing on design, integration and installation of physical systems onto maritime platforms. You’ll work with Army and Navy stakeholders to ensure safety, seaworthiness and adherence to naval standards.

You will develop layouts, mounting arrangements and stowage solutions, coordinating with naval architects and defence partners to resolve interface challenges and support verification, trials and installation

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience designing and assessing equipment mounting, stowage and securing systems.
• Knowledge of naval certification frameworks and maritime environments.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage outfitting designs for equipment, fittings and infrastructure on ships or amphibious platforms.
• Ensure outfitting supports safe and effective operation of Army capability at sea.
• Coordinate integration of mechanical, structural and auxiliary systems.
• Ensure compliance with naval standards including seaworthiness and space/weight constraints.
• Work with naval architects, marine engineers and Army stakeholders to resolve layout/interface issues.
• Oversee or review installation activities during build or modification phases.
• Contribute to design reviews (PDR/CDR) and incorporate outfitting considerations early.
• Support configuration change management related to physical integration.
• Assist with verification and trials to ensure systems function during sea trials and amphibious operations.
• Identify and manage integration risks, particularly land-maritime interfaces.
• Ensure maintainability, accessibility and human factors considerations are addressed.

Skills

Systems integration

Mechanical design

Naval architecture knowledge

Verification & trials

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture)

Job description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Title: Outfitting Engineer

Scope:

We are seeking an experienced Outfitting Engineer to support the delivery of the LAND 8710 program, working at the interface of Army and Royal Australian Navy capability. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and installation of physical systems and equipment onto maritime platforms, ensuring Army capability can be safely and effectively operated in a naval environment. You will develop outfitting solutions including layouts, mounting arrangements, stowage, and support systems, while ensuring compliance with naval standards for safety, seaworthiness, and platform constraints such as space, weight, and environmental conditions. Working closely with naval architects, marine engineers, Defence stakeholders, and industry partners, you will resolve integration challenges, contribute to design reviews, and support configuration control and installation activities. You will also play a key role in verification and trial activities, ensuring all outfitted systems perform effectively during maritime and amphibious operations.

The key responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

• Develop and manage outfitting designs for equipment, fittings, and infrastructure on ships or amphibious platforms
• Ensure all outfitting (e.g., fixtures, mounts, storage systems, access points) supports safe and effective operation of Army capability at sea
• Coordinate integration of mechanical, structural, and auxiliary systems (e.g., tie-downs, cradles, power connections, handling gear)
• Ensure compliance with naval standards, including seaworthiness, safety, and space/weight constraints
• Work closely with naval architects, marine engineers, and Army stakeholders to resolve layout and interface issues
• Oversee or review installation activities during build or modification phases
• Contribute to design reviews (PDR/CDR) and ensure outfitting considerations are incorporated early
• Support configuration and change management relating to physical integration
• Assist with verification and trials, ensuring outfitted systems function correctly during sea trials and amphibious operations
• Identify and manage integration risks, particularly where land equipment interfaces with maritime platforms
• Ensure maintainability, accessibility, and human factors considerations (ergonomics, safe access, handling) are addressed

Essential Requirements:

• Engineering Degree qualification (Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture, or related discipline).
• Knowledge of systems integration across land and maritime domains
• Experience in the design and assessment of: Equipment mounting and securing systems - Stowage and handling arrangements - Space,weight and centre of gravity considerations
• Strong understanding of Defence engineering and certification frameworks, preferably maritime
• Highly developed working knowledge of mechanical and structural design particularly in constrained environments.
• Working understanding of verification, testing and trials processes
• Demonstrated to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and the ability to develop positive working relationships through high level communication skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Knowledge of configuration management and change control processes
• Experience in amphibious or littoral operations environments

Required Security Clearance Level: NV1

Location: Canberra

Weekly Hours: 40