Principal Engineer for Defence Projects

18 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeEngineering Full time $130,000 - $150,000
About the Role

This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage strong technical expertise and leadership skills to drive project delivery while enabling strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead engineering investigations and produce high-quality technical reports and publications
  • Review and approve 2D/3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks
  • Supervise and mentor project engineers, overseeing drawing production and technical documentation
  • Perform engineering calculations and analysis for critical fluid systems (e.g., high-pressure air, oxygen, hydrogen, water, waste, fuel)
  • Manage project tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure delivery within allocated hours
  • Support project managers and engineers in delivering defence-related projects
  • Engage with customers and suppliers to ensure project alignment and technical compliance
  • Ensure engineering outputs meet relevant standards (AS, ISO) and AS 1100 drawing requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent - must be recognised in Australia
  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, ideally in defence or related industries
  • Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy
  • Familiar with producing engineering drawings to AS 1100 standard
  • Familiar with reading and interpreting design standards (AS, ISO, etc.)
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Eligible for Australian Defence Security Clearance (desirable)
  • Australian citizenship preferred - permanent residents of Australia will also be considered
Other Requirements:
  • You must hold full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia to be eligible for this role
Senior / Principal Details:
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Project Management and Engineering
  • Industries: Engineering Services and Design Services

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