Principal Munitions Specialist

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products that help solve their most challenging problems.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow makes us an exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

We have four Sectors, one of which is the 'Australia Sector'. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries: Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Boasting the largest team of highly respected and experienced Explosive Ordnance (EO) acquisition personnel, you will work in close partnership with our clients and be embedded within a vibrant team working on multi-million dollar projects that are at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence munitions and the creation of sovereign defence capability.

Fixed Term Contract

Join our Advisory business as a Senior Explosive Ordnance Engineer based in Canberra.

Naval Strike Missile is Post Gate 2, and we have recently established a Direct Commercial Sales contract for the integration, installation, and delivery of the missiles, ship installed equipment, facilities, training, and related support.

Over the next 12-24 months, it is expected that the team will be tasked with the following:

• 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.

As the Senior EO Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Development of weapon plans for the Maritime and Munitions capabilities in accordance with policy, guidance and best practice. Plans include but are not limited to 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. This includes delivery of testing, logistics support and any supporting elements to achieve an Operational Capability.
• Support, coordinate and inform:
  - Financial Management including budget management.
  - Risk Management.
  - Reporting on a monthly basis.
  - Strategic Support.
  - Management of data requests, visit co-ordination activities, executive level brief drafting, coordination and reporting on Maritime Strike and Munitions activities.
• Support development of future capabilities i.e. Pre-Gate 0 advice, input and document preparation in consultation with Navy.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Extensive experience as EO Engineer.
• In-depth knowledge and experience to undertake tasks of increasing complexity, including the ability to consider the problem, derive a range of potential solutions from existing possibilities and decide on the best course of action to reach a cost effective outcome.
• Thorough understanding of the integration requirements both 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:

Our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional Development allowance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• 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.

What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed.