Software Development

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

The software team is a diverse group of engineers passionate about delivering high quality products to our important customers. Software development occurs primarily at MILVEHCOE, our state-of-the art facility in Redbank Queensland, but also at our engineering offices in Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane (Fortitude Valley). This role can be based out of Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide locations.

**About the Role**

The Manager, Software Development is responsible for developing and maintaining the people, processes and tools required to design, develop, integrate and verify software elements within the Vehicle Systems Division. Part of this role requires ability to demonstrate leadership, a high level of independence, the ability to communicate complex ideas to a diverse audience and conflict management and resolution.
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- **Manager, Software Development**, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Develop and maintain a software development environment that meets the needs of the various programs underway within RDA;
- Manage software development resources, including workload and resource needs in liaison with HR;
- Establish the execution methodologies for software development;
- Managing and maintaining software and development tools for the software development team;
- Developing and maintaining software development processes within the Integrated Management System;
- Enforcing adherence to the Cybersecurity controls developed from Information Security Manual;
- Enforcing a common execution methodology across the various programs; and
- Mentor assigned and other less experienced staff.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent;
- Previous leadership roles in software development;
- Experience participating in an established Agile software development environment;
- Experience with embedded electronics systems
- Experience with virtualisation;
- Experience working in ASDEFCON programs (desirable);
- Experience in interpreting engineering function and performance specifications, and identifying technical solutions to meet these specifications;
- Experience in gaining security accreditation of CoA SECRET classified systems;
- Experience working with CoA Security Accreditation Trusted Agents;
- Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required; and
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance - Negative Vetting 1 (MUST hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development pa