Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Lead - Production Engineering Support

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At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
  
  

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About The OPPORTUNITY

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Lead – Production Engineering Support to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at Osborne in SA, reporting to the Production Engineering Support Manager.

As the Senior Electrical Engineer for Production Engineering Support, you will be responsible for providing technical engineering reviews, recommendations and leadership to resolve shipbuilding issues and enable production trades within your domain.

This is a technical and leadership role, set to grow significantly in scope and influence as the build program advances into the electrical outfit phase within the next two years.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mobilise and lead a team of up to 15 engineers and para-professionals, including mentoring and coaching.
• Conduct technical assessments to resolve electrical engineering issues (e.g., cable reeving, optical fiber, conduit) during shipbuilding.
• Provide an interface between the Production Engineering team, Ship Management and Operations stakeholders.
• Attain and exercise formal Engineering Delegation of Authority to develop Production Query fit/form variances that do not impact design intent.
• Develop and maintain repair threshold documents in collaboration with design authorities and stakeholders, ensuring functional integrity of the HCF design.
  
  

About YOU

As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Significant experience as a professional Electrical Engineer and able to apply technical knowledge to shipbuilding issues
• Experience in developing electrical equipment designs, undertaking typical design analyses and implementation of electrical/ electronic solutions & its integration
• Engineering degree qualified, satisfying the requirements for Chartered membership of the institute of Engineers Australia.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively under limited supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills along with excellent customer relations skills
• Understanding of requirements, design, safety & verification
  
  

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.

About US

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 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: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

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

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing

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