Project Engineer

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Sydney; Ibrido; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive remuneration + super + 1

ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport discount

Employee discounts with affiliates

Paid parental leave

Veterans leave

Novated lease options

Training and development opportunities

Sonder wellbeing support

Descrizione del lavoro

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS) is seeking a Project Engineer to lead bid and project management within the Underwater Systems portfolio. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing and services for COLLINS‑class submarines, working with a team of engineers, technicians and production staff in ISS activities.

Responsibilities include bid development, stakeholder satisfaction, supplier coordination, NCR resolution, HSE compliance and Lean/5S adoption. A Baseline/NV1 defence clearance is required.

Competenze

• 3–5 years experience as a Project Engineer in electronics or mechanical environments.
• Degree qualification in business, engineering, project management, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent written communication including content creation and editing.
• Customer-centric mindset with external relationship management.

Mansioni

• Support the development and execution of bids/projects per Thales guidelines and objectives.
• Collaborate with Bid & Project Managers to ensure efficient bid/project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Coordinate inputs from suppliers, partners, and subcontractors while managing schedules, budgets, risks and reporting.
• Oversee refurbishment and maintenance of electronic/mechanical assemblies for submarine sonar systems; manage NCR resolution and subcontractors.
• Provide technical guidance to teams; ensure HSE compliance and maintain Lean/5S in engineering processes.
• Utilise Thales systems for configuration/inventory management and drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

NV1 defence clearance

Bid & project coordination

Formazione

Engineering degree

Business degree

Project management degree

Strumenti

Thales configuration system

Inventory management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we're driving progress in some of the world's most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration + super + profit share
• ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport discount - Access to a network of gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire and Tech)
• Modernised paid parental leave
• Veterans leave
• Novated lease options
• Personal and professional training development opportunities
• Sonder - wellbeing and support partner

OUR TEAM

Our Underwater Systems team are proud to support the Royal Australian Navy, providing integrated mission‑critical solutions to below‑surface platforms. With access to some of the world's most advanced technologies, our people enable naval forces around the world with our state‑of‑the‑art Sonar and undersea combat systems.

YOUR ROLE

The purpose of this position is to undertake bid and project management activities in the Underwater Systems (UWS) business portfolio.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team of engineers, technicians and production staff involved in the In Service Support (ISS) of COLLINS class submarines. Within the Scylla ISS Project the Scylla ISS Project Engineer (PE) coordinates engineering, manufacturing and other ad hoc work packages for the Collins class submarines. As our Project Engineer, you are accountable for:

• Support the development and execution of bids/projects in alignment with Thales guidelines and business objectives
• Collaborate closely with Bid & Project Managers to ensure efficient bid/project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
• Coordinate inputs from suppliers, partners, and subcontractors while managing schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting
• Oversee refurbishment and maintenance of electronic/mechanical assemblies for submarine sonar systems, including NCR resolution and subcontractor management
• Provide technical guidance to teams, ensure HSE compliance, and maintain Lean/5S standards in engineering processes
• Utilise Thales systems for configuration/inventory management and drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows

YOUR EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Ideally have 3-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer in electronics or mechanical engineering environments
• Degree qualification in business, engineering, project management, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Excellent written communication, including content creation and editing capabilities
• Customer-centric mindset with strong external relationship management skills
• You may have an Industrial or manufacturing background or a general understanding of the processes involved
• Previous experience within planning and/or inventory would be advantageous
• Already hold a Baseline or NV1 defence clearance

GOOD TO KNOW

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre‑employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain NV1 security clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.