Transition Engineering Principal

Defence Co.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop + home working kit

Compressed hours

Wellbeing leave

Study leave

beRewarded discounts

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Transition Engineering Principal to provide technical leadership during the transition from the Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS) to the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS).

You will lead complex systems engineering activities, technical investigations, reviews and ECPs, applying your judgment to support decision-making across the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical/engineering roles.
• Strong systems engineering experience in RF/HF or communications.
• Accredited bachelor’s degree in Communications/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex systems engineering activities, investigations, reviews and ECPs.
• Own high-quality technical outputs, documentation and engineering solutions; support Handover-Takeover across Australia.
• Lead technical presentations and formal reviews; manage technical risks and ensure standards are applied.

Skills

RF/HF/communications

Systems engineering

Engineering tools

Education

Bachelors in Communications/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems engineering (Washington Accord)

Tools

PLM tools

MRP systems

Simulation/analysis software

Design software

Job description

Work with cutting-edge defence technology

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

About the Role

As the Transition Engineering Principal, you will provide technical leadership across the transition from the Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS) to the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS).

You will lead complex systems engineering activities, technical investigations, reviews and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), applying your engineering judgement and experience to support effective decision-making throughout the program lifecycle.

You will take ownership of high-quality technical outputs, documentation and engineering solutions, while supporting Handover-Takeover (HOTO) activities at operational sites across Australia.

Working closely with internal and external customers, you will lead technical presentations and formal reviews, manage technical risks, ensure relevant standards and procedures are applied, and contribute to continuous improvement across engineering processes, safety and operational capability.

About You

You are an experienced systems engineering professional with the technical depth and leadership capability to make complex engineering decisions and provide trusted advice across a major Defence program.

You will bring strong knowledge of engineering design, analysis, integration and support practices, together with the ability to investigate complex technical issues, assess risk and develop practical, sustainable solutions.

You will be comfortable providing coaching, mentoring and technical direction, building strong relationships across engineering and wider business teams, and communicating complex technical information clearly to customers and stakeholders.

A commitment to knowledge sharing, professional development, process improvement and a strong Safety, Health and Environmental culture will be highly valued.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Extensive experience in technical/engineering roles
• Strong systems engineering experience, ideally within RF, HF or communications disciplines.
• Proficiency in applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• A good understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• A good understanding of defence and government programs (preferably in sustainment of systems).
• Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor's degree in {Communications/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems} engineering.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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