Senior Design Engineer

Thales; Rural City of Benalla; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + Super

Fitness Passport Discount – Access toa

Employee discounts with affiliates (Tr

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Leave

Novated Lease options

Personal & professional training

Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

Job summary

Thales in Benalla, Victoria, is seeking engineers to contribute to the design and development of munitions. The role involves conducting technical analysis, simulations, testing and prototyping activities, and developing specifications and documentation.

You should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience in mechanical design or production environments, and strong analytical and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical design or production manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant standards, regulations and engineering principles.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative and customer-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of munitions
• Conduct technical analysis, simulations, testing and prototyping activities
• Develop specifications, designs and technical documentation
• Identify and resolve complex engineering challenges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions

Skills

Mechanical design

Production manufacturing environments

Technical knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving

Collaboration and customer focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

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
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

OUR TEAM

Our Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.

YOUR ROLE

• Contribute to the design and development of munitions
• Conduct technical analysis, simulations, testing and prototyping activities
• Develop specifications, designs and technical documentation
• Identify and resolve complex engineering challenges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions

Your Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Experience in mechanical design or Production manufacturing environments
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant standards, regulations and engineering principles
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative and customer-focused environments

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. 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.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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