Test Support Officer

Position: Test Support Officer at BAE Systems

We have a great opportunity for a Test Support Officer to join our Defence Delivery team, specifically working as part of the Nulka Program based full time onsite at Orchard Hills, NSW – Defence Establishment. You will be reporting to the Site Lead and Maintenance Manager.

You will be working with a team environment where your role will be responsible for conducting preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

• Routine and corrective maintenance
• Completion of maintenance records to comply with AMO requirements/standards
• Certification of maintenance activities
• Assembly of commissioning aids and cable forms
• Support of component selection and material acquisition through procurement activities
• Acceptance testing
• Fault diagnosis
• Stock management and control – supporting the warehouse and materials coordinators

• Conduct Operational Maintenance including Preventative and Correct Maintenance
• Undertake electronic/electrical equipment requirements analysis and participate in requirements reviews
• Undertake the integration and validation of the electronic/ electrical equipment design including contributing to the integration and validation plans and reports
• Support electronic/ electrical equipment qualification activities to ensure that the product meets all requirements including safety and regulatory requirements
• Utilise appropriate design capture and analysis tools effectively to enable design tasks to be completed in a timely manner

This team operates 5 days per week on site and working hours are 7am to 3pm with some overtime expected in work surges.

• Electronic and/ or electrical engineering advanced diploma or associate diploma or equivalent experience including Certificate IV in Electronics
• Experience designing basic electrical/electronic equipment, contributing to design reviews, performing standard design analysis, and delivering hardware solutions including integration, testing, and validation
• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and general IT systems
• Strong regard for safety, security and quality
• The ability to work with some ambiguity as processes are updated and developed
• Experience working in the defence industry is highly regarded, similarly, experience in Explosive Ordnance (EO) would be preferred but not mandatory
• At minimum, a current NV1 Clearance or ideally NV2 Clearance – mandatory
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations
• Eligibility to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse, and we value the variety of perspectives this brings. We know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best. As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you, whether that is a traditional career path or a squiggly one; there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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