Principal Power Systems Engineer

Enemi; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite at HMAS Cairns

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Enemi Oy in Cairns is seeking a Principal Engineer – Maritime Systems to lead the CA42 Army Marine capability, onsite at HMAS Cairns. NV1 security clearance is required.

You will perform design acceptance and technical certification, maintain the AEO status, review safety documents, mentor engineers and liaise with Army and external stakeholders.

Contract is 7 months, 8 hours per day, with flexible working arrangements based on merit. Chartered engineers welcomed.

Qualifications

• Senior engineering level required; advanced practitioner.
• Chartered Professional Engineer or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Experience with defence projects and ITAR familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CA42 Army Marine AEO status and oversee safety compliance.
• Perform design acceptance and technical certification for changes.
• Provide engineering leadership and mentorship to CA42 staff.
• Liaise with Army, internal units and external stakeholders.

Skills

Senior Engineer Level 3

Chartered Engineer

Leadership

Education

Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia)

Job description

About the Role

Principal Engineer – Maritime Systems | Cairns | NV1
ALMSPO CA42 Principal Engineer
Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.

Location: Cairns (Onsite).

Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance
Length of Contract: 7 months
Maximum Hours: 8 hours per day
Working Arrangements: Onsite at HMAS Cairns (flexible working arrangements will be considered based on merit)

Core responsibilities include:

• Maintain an AEO for the CA42 Army Marine capability aligned with Army’s Defence Seaworthiness Compliance Strategy and the Land Materiel Safety Manual.
• Perform ongoing surveillance activities to maintain CA42 AEO status inclusive of internal assurance, and support to those external agencies performing assurance on CA42 product.
• Assign TA to staff within CA42 Army Marine and SS-EMU Projects Department (CA42 Army Minor Projects).
• Perform the function of Design Acceptance and Technical Certification for engineering changes. IAW Land Domain Instruction (E&T) 12-6-007 Conduct Design Acceptance and Technical Certification of Land Materiel.
• Review and approve technical plans and endorse safety documents for engineering changes.
• Attend and provide engineering advice to forums that include, but are not limited to; Configuration Control Boards, System Safety Working Groups and RODUM Review Boards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers working in the CA42 AEO.
• Liaise with other internal and external stakeholder groups that may include: ALMSPO Business Units, SS-EMU Business Units, external Army Programs, Army Headquarters, Army Capability Operator Representatives and assurance organisations.

Qualification & Experience

Senior Engineering Level 3 (Advanced Practitioner) with experience in:

• Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia) or Registered Professional Engineer (Professionals Australia) or Fellow/Member of Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
• International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) third party retransfer approvals for Special Forces Air Drop Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat and related systems.
• Land Domain Instruction 12-6-007 background.

Benefits

Work arrangement: Time and Materials professional services arrangement. Salary and maximum hours are case based upon daily labour rate.

Banking & Security

Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Continued in detail as bullet list above.

Responsibilities Summary

Roles include engineering, quality assurance, safety, certification, liaison with stakeholders, and leadership within CA42 AEO.

Contract Information

Initial Contract Duration: 7 months
Extension Term: Nil
Number of Extensions: 0
Estimated Start Date: 30/11/2026
Closing Date: 10:00 6 Nov 2026 (Australia/Sydney)

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General EEO Statement: "We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities."

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Applications will be accepted only by direct submission. No recruitment agencies will be considered.

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