Reliability Engineer

Raytheon Australia; City Of Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to support RAM analyses for Navy‑related systems. You will perform FMECA, FTA, LORA and RCM studies, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across defence and industry.

This role offers mentorship, professional development, and the chance to work on leading‑edge technology with the Royal Australian Navy, including eligibility for NV1 security clearance.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant Reliability Engineering experience.
• Engineering degree in electrical, electronic, structural or mechanical discipline; eligible for CPEng with Engineers Australia.
• Desirable knowledge of ISO55000/55001 standards.
• Defence acquisition/sustainment experience desirable.
• Exposure to Defence Logistics Toolset desirable.
• Eligible to obtain NV1 Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform RAM analysis of systems and components, including FMECA, FTA, LORA, RCM and MTA.
• Conduct reliability investigations to identify degraders and optimise asset reliability, availability and life cycle costs.
• Provide reliability guidance to other program functions.
• Manage RAM models and diagrams, including FBD and RBD, F(D)RACAS data reporting and corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain project reliability plans and instructions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders nationwide to deliver quality outcomes.

Skills

RAM analysis

FMECA

FTA

LORA

RCM

MTA

Teamwork

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: AU-WA-HENDERSON-103-CUST ~ 103 Quill Way ~ QUILL (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: Australia

Location: AU-WA-HENDERSON-103-CUST ~ 103 Quill Way ~ QUILL (External Site)

Position Role Type: Hybrid

• Be part of an exciting project to the delivery of services for Navy’s Surface Fleet.
• Position can be located with Defence at one of multiple locations, collaborating across defence and industry to meet objectives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, you'll have access to the latest technologies and mentorship from experts in the field.

Raytheon Australia is proud to be the trusted capability partner of the Australian Defence Force, working hand-in-hand to deliver through life sustainment of the Navy’s Surface Fleet.

The Minor Vessel Capability Life Cycle Manager (MV CLCM) program have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Reliability Engineer. We offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

Your new role will also provide you with the opportunity to learn, share knowledge and be mentored on Engineering methodology and processes. Enabled by the support of the Engineering Manager, you will also be enrolled in our national Systems Engineering network.

Working in a friendly team to meet the needs of our customer - the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), your role involves direct engagement with peers, Australian Defence Force personnel, capability partners, sub-contractors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing modelling and analysis that relates to Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) analysis of systems and components. This includes Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Level of Repair analysis (LORA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), and Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA).
• Conducting reliability, supportability and root cause investigations to identify key degraders in the asset being support and/or optimise asset reliability, availability, maintainability, safety and life cycle costs.
• Providing reliability engineering guidance and expertise to other functions within the program.
• Managing RAM models and systems including Functional Block Diagrams (FBD) and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD), Failure (Data) Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (F(D)RACAS).
• Establishing and maintaining project reliability plans and instructions.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of project Reliability Plans and Instructions.
• This role will work closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across the country, to develop and maintain effective relationships to deliver quality outcomes.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience in a Reliability Engineering role.
• Tertiary Qualification in relevant engineering discipline, (e.g. electrical, electronic, structural or mechanical backgrounds); holding as a minimum tertiary qualifications and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream.
• Knowledge of ISO55000/55001 series standards desirable
• Previous exposure to Defence acquisition and/or sustainment projects desirable
• Exposure to Defence Logistics Toolset desirable
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to a global network of Global Trade professionals, industry-leading flexible workplace arrangements, and compliance centred systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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