Program Engineering Manager

Babcock International; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and home working kit

Compressed hours

Annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Defence reservist leave

LinkedIn Learning access

weRewarded discounts

Novated leasing options

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Babcock International Group is seeking an experienced Program Engineering Manager to provide strategic engineering leadership and oversee the delivery of engineering services across a complex Defence program.

You will coordinate engineering activities with internal teams, subcontractors and OEMs to ensure safe, compliant, and timely outcomes while maintaining technical integrity and through-life asset management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing engineering functions and technical delivery.
• Strong knowledge of PLM/MRP systems and design, simulation and analysis software.
• Experience leading engineering teams within defence programs.
• Knowledge of ASDEFCON and Capability Life Cycle.
• Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and configuration management.
• Experience in requirements definition, interface definition, subsystem design, installation supervision, set to work, and commissioning.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and governance.
• Accredited Washington Accord bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic engineering leadership across a complex Defence program.
• Plan, coordinate and integrate engineering activities to deliver contractual outcomes.
• Manage technical investigations and engineering risks.
• Review and approve technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Oversee governance and ensure safety, compliance and asset management.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Defence programs experience

Systems engineering

ASDEFCON knowledge

Governance

Requirements definition

Interface definition

Subsystem design

Installation supervision

Washington Accord degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Washington Accord)

Tools

PLM systems

MRP systems

Design software

Simulation/analysis software

Job description

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Location: Abbotsford, VIC, AU, 3067

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

• Work with cutting-edge defence technology
• Flexible working options

About the role

As Program Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic engineering leadership and oversee the delivery of engineering services across a complex Defence program.

Accountable for the planning, coordination and integration of engineering activities, the role ensures technical outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual, regulatory and organisational requirements. Working across internal engineering teams, subcontractors, OEMs and the Technical Support Network, you will drive technical integrity, sustainment and operational availability of critical Mission Systems.

Responsibilities include leading technical investigations, managing engineering risks, reviewing and approving technical solutions, overseeing engineering governance and engaging with key stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges.

About you

You are a highly experienced engineering leader with a strong background in managing engineering functions across complex Defence programs, ideally within maritime, communications or other highly regulated environments.

You possess a deep understanding of systems engineering, engineering governance, technical assurance and through-life asset management, with the ability to exercise sound technical judgement and make complex engineering decisions. A proven leader of multidisciplinary engineering teams, you bring experience overseeing technical risk, engineering compliance and the application of relevant standards, regulations and safety requirements.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, commercial awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, alongside the ability to develop technical capability, mentor engineering professionals and build sustainable engineering teams.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Extensive experience in managing applicable engineering function and/or technical delivery.
• An excellent understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• Extensive experience in engineering leadership within complex programs, preferably in the defence environment.
• Strong understanding of Defence frameworks, including ASDEFCON and the Capability Life Cycle.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and configuration management.
• Experience in requirements definition, interface definition, subsystem design, installation supervision, set to work, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage engineering governance.
• Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and muchmore, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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