Threat System Operator/Maintainer

Prattwhitney; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking Mechanical and Electrical trade Specialists to join a high-caliber team supporting Defence projects. Roles are onsite across the Toowoomba region with travel to various sites as required.

The successful candidates will perform preventative, planned and corrective maintenance on complex systems and work closely with engineering and logistics support teams. Essentials include a Cert III/IV in a mechanical trade, field maintenance experience, eligibility for Negative

Qualifications

• Cert III/IV in a mechanical trade or equivalent (Essential).
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and supporting mechanical equipment in field/workshop environments (Essential).
• HC Licence or ability to obtain (Desirable).
• Eligible for Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular travel locally and interstate (2–3 week blocks, up to 5 times per year).
• Carry out maintenance on threat systems and equipment per the Maintenance Plan.
• Contribute to engineering, maintenance, and procedural solutions in a multi-discipline environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Security clearance ready

Education

Cert III/IV in a mechanical trade

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-04-28 Country: Australia Location: AU-QLD-GLENVALE-169 ~ 169 Hursley Rd ~ TOOWOOMBA Position Role Type: Onsite Fast track your career on breakthrough Defense projects Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery Learn from the best in a high caliber team with great benefits and professional development Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, the company is experiencing exciting growth across the country, and we are looking for smart and energized Mechanical and Electrical trade Specialists to join us and work across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow's capabilities. Our trade Specialists are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the Defense of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail with the knowledge and knowhow to apply technical theories and concepts and deliver real-world solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular travel both locally and interstate at well-established fully operational sites. (On average two to three week travel blocks for max 5 times per year)
• Carry out operational, planned, and corrective maintenance on a variety of Threat Systems and equipment in accordance with the Maintenance Management Plan
• Contribute to engineering, maintenance, and procedural solutions in a multi discipline environment, working closely with engineering and logistic support elements
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure training scenario outcomes and customer objectives are achieved
• Tooling and test equipment supplied

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Cert III/IV in a mechanical trade such as Diesel Fitting, Plant Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, or equivalent (Essential)
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and supporting mechanical equipment in field, workshop, or operational environments (Essential)
• Experience within Defence, heavy industry, mining, transport, or similar technical maintenance environments (Desirable)
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, trailers, generators, vehicle-mounted equipment, and associated support assets (Highly Desirable)
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance documentation, and fault diagnosis procedures (Desirable)
• Proven ability to carry out preventative, scheduled, and breakdown maintenance safely and efficiently (Essential)
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills across mechanical equipment and support systems (Desirable)
• HC Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance. Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

In return, we offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.