Outfitting Engineer (Mechanical) | Defence Maritime

Amentum; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Additional superannuation

Flexible leave

Salary continuation insurance

Professional certification bonus

Employee discount program

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Outfitting Engineer (Mechanical) to design, integrate and deliver maritime capability within a Defence environment. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions that support installation of mission-critical equipment on naval platforms.

You will produce engineering documentation, participate in design reviews, and coordinate with Defence stakeholders, suppliers and engineering teams to ensure safe, functional and maintainable designs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in maritime, defence, shipbuilding, or complex engineering environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and standards.
• Experience developing engineering documentation and technical reports.
• Knowledge of engineering assurance, verification and certification processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing technical risks and engineering change processes.
• Australian citizenship and Baseline NV1 security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review outfitting designs for maritime platforms.
• Design equipment foundations, mounting arrangements, and support structures.
• Coordinate the integration of mechanical and structural systems.
• Produce and review engineering documentation, drawings, and technical reports.
• Participate in design reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Work closely with Defence stakeholders, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Support platform modifications and engineering change activities.
• Conduct assessments to ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and verification of installed equipment.
• Identify technical risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Ensure maintainability, accessibility, and operability are considered throughout the design process.

Skills

Mechanical design

Equipment integration

Maritime/Defence context

Engineering documentation

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Security clearance

Citizenship requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Outfitting Engineer (Mechanical) | Defence Maritime

• Design and integrate equipment for complex maritime platforms.
• Support Defence projects through engineering and technical expertise.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on critical capability programs.

• Design and integrate equipment for complex maritime platforms.
• Support Defence projects through engineering and technical expertise.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on critical capability programs.

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

As an Outfitting Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, integration, and delivery of maritime capability within a complex Defence environment. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will be responsible for developing practical engineering solutions that support the installation and integration of mission-critical equipment, systems, and infrastructure on maritime platforms.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile Defence projects, ensuring that platform designs are safe, functional, maintainable, and fit for purpose. You will work closely with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and sustainment teams to deliver innovative solutions that support operational capability.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Develop and review outfitting designs for maritime platforms.
• Design equipment foundations, mounting arrangements, and support structures.
• Coordinate the integration of mechanical and structural systems.
• Produce and review engineering documentation, drawings, and technical reports.
• Participate in design reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Work closely with Defence stakeholders, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Support platform modifications and engineering change activities.
• Conduct assessments to ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and verification of installed equipment.
• Identify technical risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Ensure maintainability, accessibility, and operability are considered throughout the design process.

What sort of skills do I need?

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience within maritime, Defence, shipbuilding, or complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and equipment integration.
• Experience developing engineering documentation and technical reports.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Knowledge of engineering assurance, verification, and certification processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing technical risks and engineering change processes.
• Australian citizenship and a minimum Baseline security clearance (NV1 preferred).

What's in it for me?

• Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
• Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
• Benefits and Rewards - Our benefits and rewards includesadditional superannuation;flexible leave options;salary continuation insurance;professional certification bonus;employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation. With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we're proud of our people-our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities.