Senior Naval Combat Systems Engineer

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia invites an experienced Electronics/Systems Engineer to lead the sustainment of Saab's 9LV Combat System for the Royal Australian Navy. You will support integration, performance, and serviceability of sensors, radar, weapons, communications, navigation and electronic warfare across multiple RAN platforms.

Responsibilities include testing, fault finding, maintenance, upgrades and repairs; hardware installation, cabling and network configuration; diagnosing OS and network issues;

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Extensive experience in installation, commissioning and maintenance of electronic systems
• Proficiency with Windows, macOS and Linux to install, configure and troubleshoot systems
• Extensive experience in operation, fault finding and repair of electronic systems
• Expertise in IPC workmanship standards
• PCs and MS Office proficiency
• Supervisory, coordinating and planning skills
• Working at Heights Certified
• Construction Industry White Card

Responsibilities

• Test, fault-find, maintain, upgrade and repair electronic/electrical/electro-mechanical systems on RAN ships and facilities.
• Install, test, commission and accept hardware with cabling, fibre, network config and integration.
• Diagnose OS/app/network issues across LAN/WAN/VPN/Wi‑Fi environments.
• Perform routine inspections and monitoring to maximise capability and reliability.
• Provide urgent repair support for remote deployments and at-sea operations.
• Prepare closing reports, test plans, and drawing updates for customers.

Skills

Electronics maintenance

Installation & commissioning

System troubleshooting

Windows/macOS/Linux

IPC workmanship

Supervisory & planning

Working at Heights

MS Office proficiency

Education

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Tools

PCs & Networking

Job description

Saab Australia invites an experienced Electronics/Systems Engineer to lead the sustainment of Saab's 9LV Combat System for the Royal Australian Navy. You will support integration, performance, and serviceability of sensors, radar, weapons, communications, navigation and electronic warfare across multiple RAN platforms.

Responsibilities include testing, fault finding, maintenance, upgrades and repairs; hardware installation, cabling and network configuration; diagnosing OS and network issues;