Senior Explosive Ordnance Engineer

Overview

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QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that protects lives and secures the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, including 800+ in Australia, we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry. We are investing in the future by focusing on people who will help shape it and by building sovereign defence capability for Australia.

Boasting the largest team of Explosive Ordnance (EO) acquisition personnel, you will work with our clients and be embedded within a vibrant team on multi-million dollar projects at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence munitions and sovereign capability. Fixed Long Term Contract and Permanent opportunities are available in Canberra.

We are looking for a Senior Explosive Ordnance Engineer to join our Advisory business in Canberra.

Naval Strike Missile is Post Gate 2 and has established a Direct Commercial Sales contract for the integration, installation, and delivery of missiles, ship installed equipment, facilities, training, and related support. Over the next 12-24 months, the team will be tasked with the following:

Responsibilities

• Manage and address risk.
• Prepare contract changes, technical documentation, schedules and other project material.
• Support integration activities including ship installations.
• Conduct certification activities for the explosive ordnance in accordance with EMB processes.
• Support the introduction into service of the NSM capability through MARBs and Seaworthiness activities.

Senior EO Engineer – Responsibilities

• Development of weapon plans for Maritime and Munitions capabilities in accordance with policy, guidance and best practice. Plans include project management, asset management, engineering, certification approvals, ILS, contract management, sustainment and disposal plans.
• Plan, prepare and develop weapon integration activities, schedules and plans for platforms, including technical risk, dependencies, schedule, cost and Fundamental Inputs to Capability elements. Deliver testing, logistics support and supporting elements to achieve an Operational Capability.
• Support, coordinate and inform financial management including budget management.
• Risk Management and monthly reporting.
• Strategic Support and management of data requests, visit coordination, executive brief drafts, and reporting on Maritime Strike and Munitions activities.
• Support development of future capabilities (e.g., Pre-Gate 0 advice) in consultation with Navy.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience as EO Engineer.
• Ability to undertake tasks of increasing complexity, evaluate options, and decide on cost-effective outcomes.
• Thorough understanding of the integration requirements within support elements and between EO and other technical/logistics disciplines.

Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must hold or have recently held an NV1 Australian Defence security clearance.

Benefits & Diversity

Looking for an Employer with Benefits? At QinetiQ, our remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs. We invest in development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people in line with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan.

Benefits

• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defence and Space Manufacturing

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