Structural Engineers

It's never been a more exciting time to join Navantia Australia, a leading company in the Maritime and Defence industry.

Navantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy. This milestone contract marks Navantia Australia's first contract held directly with the Commonwealth of Australia and underscores its commitment to innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.

We have opportunities for Structural Engineers at all levels to join the team at Garden Island, Sydney and Darling Park. Operating under the Design Support Contractor (DSC) contract, you will be responsible for delivering structural elements and analyses for naval ships. System responsibilities include:

• Hull structure (plating, primary and secondary members)
• Equipment foundations (major and minor)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high level of engineering technical competence based on relevant experience and knowledge.
• Complete structural systems design for naval ship systems, applying robust systems engineering process.
• Perform first principles structural calculations to the required standards.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (using ANSYS software package) for complex tasks.
• Undertake technical investigations, root cause analysis and solution identification.
• Deliver technical reports and technical documentation in accordance with established Navantia and customer standards.
• Work effectively within the broader Navantia Engineering Team to engage with different engineering disciplines in the development of new naval ship system designs.
• Provide assistance to and mentor graduate structural engineers.
• Plan and coordinate assigned engineering projects from concept through to delivery, including the development of project plans, schedule and engagement of internal and external stakeholders.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Naval Architect / Aeronautical)
• Proven skills and experience in a Structural or Naval Architecture function.
• Experience in a technical and industrial Defence environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of structures (particularly ships) and material (particularly steel) properties.
• Experience in Finite Element Modelling and Analysis (preferably ANSYS).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and with Clients.

What it's like to work with Navantia Australia

Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan. We are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees opportunities to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace a culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

We provide a range of benefits including:

• Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)
• Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home)
• Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks
• Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
• Salary sacrifice for Superannuation
• Novated Lease
• Training opportunities
• Spanish language classes
• Quarterly Employee Achievement Award
• Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island Kings Cross Station
• Weekly fruit boxes all sites
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise. Navantia Australia participates in programs such as Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), and LHD projects, and provides design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet evolving capability demands.

Salary match
• Number of applicants
• Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a structural engineer?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you hold Australian Security Clearance?

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