Missile Technician

Perform purposeful work of national significance
- Work as a contributory member of the Nulka Support Facility - Sydney (NSF-S)
- Enjoy flexible work practices, engaging work and an inclusive culture where we strive to make every individual feel valued

At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Missile Technician within our Nulka active missile decoy team based in Orchard Hills Defence Establishment, NSW.
What this opportunity will mean for you?
- Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment enabling you to thrive
- World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU Your success is our success
- Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
- Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
- Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values

**Your new role**:
As a member of the NSF-S team, the Missile Technician is required to contribute to the completion of team tasks, meeting project key performance indicators (KPIs) and grow own knowledge and experience.

Reporting to the Senior Missile Production Officer (Team Lead) you will:

- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities
- Under supervision, carry out the assembly and disassembly of weapons components using various jigs, fixtures and special tools.
- Under supervision, using various items of test equipment, carry out electrical tests, physical measurements etc..
- Assist as required for inwards acceptance testing and function screening activities of weapons components.
- Assist in material control activities such as preparing and kitting consumable items, preparation and staging configured items for production and maintenance activities, movement of explosive ordnance etc.
- Other tasks within the capabilities of the technician, as directed.

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

- Maintenance Technician background with relevant experience in planned maintenance activities or similar/equivalent experience
- Desirable to have Defence or a Defence Industry experience
- Inside the first 12 months of joining the team, be available for regular travel for training at Mulwala NSW initially two to four days a week once or twice a month reducing over the 12 months.

We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you

**Clearances**:
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

**Our culture**:
You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.
We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180
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