Senior Project Engineer – Defence Systems Leader

RHL Recruitment Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established design and engineering firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage engineering activities across defence-related projects. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience, a recognized engineering degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of A$130,000 to A$150,000 plus super. Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, ideally in defence or related industries.
• Strong proficiency in engineering drawing standards (AS, ISO).
• Familiar with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering investigations and produce quality technical reports.
• Review and approve CAD drawings.
• Supervise and mentor project engineers.
• Perform calculations for critical fluid systems.
• Manage project tasks and ensure delivery.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

An established design and engineering firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage engineering activities across defence-related projects. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience, a recognized engineering degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of A$130,000 to A$150,000 plus super. Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia.