Combat Systems Undersea Warfare/electronics Warfare Systems Technician

The opportunity

Saab Australia is an industry participant in the Combat Systems Integration - Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) Collaboration Agreement (CSI-IPT CCA). The CSI-IPT CCA forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1). This will see independently executed programs such as SEA4000 Phase 6 and SEA5000 Phase 1 brought under one umbrella enterprise organisation, the CSI-IPT.

The CSI-IPT will be built up with personnel from three industry participants and the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) to form a collaborative team working across multiple programs to leverage synergies between platforms.

The roles

Working within the CSI-IPT Test and Commissioning (T&C) Team, the Combat Systems Undersea Warfare (USW)/ Electronics Warfare Systems (EWS) Technician will work to ensure implementation and verification of the DDG Combat System.
- Provide technical support and maintenance for Hobart Class USW and EWS CS Equipment
- Contribute to assuring USW and EWS elements are activated, operational, available and configured
- Perform a wide range of activities supporting the operation, maintenance and configuration of the USW & EWS components
- Identify and resolve equipment and documentation discrepancies
- Assist test performance activities with collection and analysis of system performance data and in the resolution of radar logistics issues
- Utilise test equipment, tools, optical aids and other techniques during troubleshooting, maintenance and equipment repair process
- Ensure compliance with maintenance management process including authorisation, conduct, recording and verification tasks
- Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and 9-day fortnight._

About you
- Your skills and experience will include:_
- Certificate III or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. electronics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science/engineering) and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Conducting fault detection/fault isolation procedures and perform maintenance/repair
- Technical aptitude and willingness to develop technical competency/mastery USW & EWS systems
- Researching technical manuals, specifications and drawings
- Adapting current skills, knowledge and experience to evolving technology
- Knowledge of operational and maintenance aspects of combat management system(s) (desirable)
- Clear verbal and writing communication
- A strong ability to adapt and maintain a flexible approach to changing needs or priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
- Investigating issues methodologically with a focus on drawing out quality solutions
- Willingness to travel overseas and interstate to support training requirements.

Applicants are required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to at least the NV1 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

What you will be part of

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your profess