Quality Engineer Capability Management

Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence, through the Maritime Warfare Centre, seeks an engineer to support the development of maritime ranges and test activities to advance naval capability. The role involves analysing proposals, engaging with Defence, industry and government partners, and contributing to knowledge management for the quality system.

You will travel to Australian ranges to plan and execute exercises, trials and programs, supporting both current fleets and emerging systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Hon) from an Australian institution or Washington Accord recognized
• Experience in systems engineering, capability development, or maritime warfare domain highly regarded
• Strong interest in supporting Navy and applying engineering knowledge to improve warfighting capability

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of systems supporting minimising undersea ships signatures and testing
• Analyse, evaluate and provide independent technical advice on capability proposals
• Engage with Defence, industry and government stakeholders to align capabilities with requirements
• Define, implement and maintain knowledge management frameworks and databases for Quality Management System

Skills

Systems engineering

Capability development

Maritime warfare

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hon)

Job description

The primary focus of this role is to support the development of maritime ranges to support the advancement of maritime capability through the Test and Evaluation of platforms, tactics, systems, and external effectors.

Key areas include:

• Contributing to the development of systems that support the minimising undersea ships signatures and performance testing of platforms & weapon systems.
• Analyse, evaluate and provide independent technical advice on capability proposals.
• Engaging with stakeholders across Defence, industry, and government to ensure maritime range capabilities and requirements are aligned with operational requirements.
• Defining, implementing, and maintaining corporate knowledge management frameworks and databases in support of a Quality Management System.
• Travelling to military test and training ranges across Australia to support the planning and execution of ADF exercises, trials, programs, and test activities.

Defence roles cover a diverse range of workplace environment requirements. These may include physical tasks or working in conditions that are not typical of an office environment. Candidates should consider these requirements when assessing their suitability for the role. Works outdoors.

This role has been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of defence and military end-use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries. Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant’s eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations.

About our Team

The Maritime Warfare Centre (MWC) provides warfighting support to the Capability Manager to increase effectiveness, lethality and reduce vulnerability of maritime capability. Its mission is achieved through data analysis and highly effective warfare products that deliver maritime effects to the Joint Force.

Its vision is to become an Australian Defence Force centre of excellence for integrated maritime warfighting support. The MWC is a core element of Fleet Headquarters under the leadership of Deputy Fleet Commander (DFC). DFC responsibilities revolve around command and warfighting development for the Australian Fleet.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in supporting Navy and applying their engineering knowledge in a practical way to improve our warfighting capability. With the support of a multi disciplinary team you will help define, develop, and enhance the systems that prepare our platforms for conflict. These will support both the current fleet and emerging systems, ensuring Navy can optimise operational effectiveness and maintain a credible warfighting advantage. Experience in systems engineering, capability development, or a maritime warfare domain will be highly regarded.

You will have an interest in:

• Developing hands on experience with military technology
• Develop use cases for future maritime ranges and target systems
• Support national and multi national exercises domestically and overseas
• Strong interest in applying engineering skills as a professional

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Mandatory Qualifications

These engineering positions require a Bachelor of Engineering (Hon) from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers