Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP – Building Defence Capability Pay

Job summary

The Department of Defence invites applications from engineers to contribute to the Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) design, development, installation and testing. You will support the SEA1200 program, delivering autonomous maritime systems, reporting to an EL 1 Engineering Manager.

Key duties include technical analyses, design validation, and risk assessments across the capability life cycle, with emphasis on secure, safe and maintainable system architectures and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering required or equivalent recognition as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Review, analysis and interpretation; assessments, investigations, design and development, verification and validation and testing.
• Ensure operational, cyber and security, safety, and environmental aspects are incorporated into the system design.
• Establish capability baselines and conduct assurance activities across maritime capabilities.
• Manage materiel risk and prepare technical plans and risk assessments using TRMS.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Strong technical knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

You will be part of a dynamic team overseeing the design, development, installation and testing of Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS). This may include the conduct or observation of testing activities in manufacturing plants, at the waterfront or out at sea. You will support SEA1200, an accelerated capability delivery of novel autonomous maritime systems. You will report to an EL 1 Engineering Manager.

Some of your key duties may include:

• Review, analysis and interpretation; undertaking assessments, technical investigations, design and development, verification and validation and testing in support of mandated system review activities across the Capability Life Cycle.
• Ensure operational, cyber and security, safety, and environmental aspects of the mission system are incorporated into the system design.
• Ensure establishment of capability baselines and conducting assurance activities for a wide range of maritime capabilities.
• Management of materiel risk.
• Preparation of technical plans and technical risk assessments, using tools such as TRMS.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

MIWS Branch under Major Surface Combatants and Combat Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment to work in, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG. We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment environments to develop and deliver products into new shipbuilding programs and to provide updated/upgraded products to the existing RAN fleet, giving staff exposure to a wide variety of high profile maritime projects.

Our Ideal Candidate

MIWS are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated candidate with strong technical knowledge and engineering mindset to join our Branch. We pride ourselves in a positive, collaborative and supportive culture. For us it's all about teamwork and we want people who want to be a part of the culture we've created. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic workplace across a wide technical domain.

The candidate will be able to create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. MIWS is seeking a candidate who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, self-motivation, positive attitude towards challenges, and persistence in achieving outcomes. The candidate will be able to work under pressure with great resilience, remain focused on tasks and possess strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Mature judgement, professionalism and high level interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated engineering experience within a team.
• An ability to meet deadlines, structure and prioritise workloads.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to adapt and excel in uncertain environments.

Security Clearance

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

Mandatory Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering 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