Vessel Test & Inspection Engineer — Trials & Validation

Austal-7; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia is seeking a Test & Inspection Engineer to support vessel inspection, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities across the build and delivery lifecycle.

You will plan, coordinate, witness, and document inspections, dock trials, harbour acceptance trials, and sea trials to ensure vessels meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements prior to customer acceptance. Strong collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Trade Qualification, Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vessel inspection, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities in the build and delivery lifecycle.
• Witness harbour trials, dockside testing, system commissioning, and sea trials with readiness reviews and scheduling support.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, defect registers, and acceptance evidence.
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting on inspection, testing, commissioning, and acceptance milestones.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Classification Societies, subcontractors, customer representatives, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Coordination

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Technical reporting

Technical interpretation

Education

Engineering or related technical degree or diploma

Job description

Austal Defence Australia is seeking a Test & Inspection Engineer to support vessel inspection, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities across the build and delivery lifecycle.

You will plan, coordinate, witness, and document inspections, dock trials, harbour acceptance trials, and sea trials to ensure vessels meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements prior to customer acceptance. Strong collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams is essential.