Technical Officer – Land Capability

SAAB; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave each year

14% Superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Access to Saab shares matching scheme

Access to MySaab

Job summary

Saab Australia seeks a Land Technical Support Officer to provide hands-on technical support across Land support projects, ensuring complex systems and test facilities are operational and ready for testing and integration.

You will work with engineering, project management and customer teams on activation, fault diagnosis, maintenance and system support in a fast-paced defence environment. Safety, quality and configuration management are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and fault-finding of electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support activation, configuration and operation of system elements for testing.
• Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance and demand maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults across electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical, hardware and software components.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, testing and acceptance activities.
• Support system integration and verification and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain system baselines and records.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Network configuration

System integration

Documentation

Job description

Join Saab Australia as a Technical Officer – Land Capability.

Support the Technology Behind Land Capability.

We are seeking a Land Technical Support Officer to provide hands‑on technical support across Land support projects, helping ensure complex electronic, electrical and electro‑mechanical systems, equipment and test facilities are operational, configured and ready to support testing and integration activities.

This is a practical technical role working closely with engineering, project management and customer teams across a number of activities, including equipment activation, testing, fault diagnosis, maintenance, repair and system support.

We work in a fast‑paced, demanding, challenging as well as time sensitive environment; we’re diverse, global, resilient, adaptable and agile, therefore the ability to solve problems is critical.

Along with satisfaction & rewards that comes with working for a global defence company, you can expect a generous salary, a range of outstanding benefits & an inclusive working environment.

The Role

You will provide day‑to‑day technical support across the test, assure, diagnose, repair, maintain and upgrade lifecycle of Land systems capabilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the activation, configuration and operation of system elements, equipment suites, software and interfaces required for testing activities.
• Conduct equipment inspections, preventative maintenance and demand maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults across electronic, electrical, electro‑mechanical, hardware, software and network components.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing and acceptance activities.
• Assist with system integration and verification activities, identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Configure and maintain system and equipment baselines to support operational and testing requirements.
• Assist with network configuration, fault diagnosis and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical reports, equipment records, support documentation and system specifications.
• Maintain accurate technical and maintenance records and contribute to configuration management.
• Apply approved work practices, including ESD prevention and safe electronic equipment handling.
• Work with engineers, project teams, customers and other technical specialists to deliver safe and effective outcomes.
• Provide practical technical input to maintenance planning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

About you

You will be a technically capable support professional who enjoys hands‑on troubleshooting and working with complex systems and equipment.

You will bring:

• Electronic and electrical equipment maintenance and fault‑finding.
• Hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Equipment installation, commissioning and system acceptance testing.
• Network configuration and diagnosis.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance of complex technical systems.
• Technical documentation, reporting and maintenance records.
• Working within structured engineering, quality, safety and configuration management processes.
• Defence, maritime or other complex mission‑critical systems experience is highly desirable.

You will be safety‑focused, methodical and comfortable working across a multidisciplinary environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, customers and project teams are essential.

Security & ITAR

Australian Defence Security Clearance – NV1 is required. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

Ability to access and work with ITAR‑controlled information

This is an opportunity to work hands‑on with complex Defence technology while supporting the integration, testing and sustainment of Land capability. You will play a practical role in keeping critical equipment and test environments ready, reliable and fit for purpose.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high‑technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work‑life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long‑term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% Superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

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Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.