Navigation Design Lead

**At BAE Systems Australia**
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We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

**About the OPPORTUNITY**

The Navigation Design Lead will lead the DDG Navigation Design body of work which forms a part of the Combat System Engineering Team within the broader DDG CSI organization.

The Navigation Design Lead is primarily responsible for assisting with the execution of prescribed engineering changes related Navigation that will be installed on the in-service Hobart Class DDG within the RAN fleet. Majority of these changes fall within the broader Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) Project.

More specifically, you will be
- Primarily responsible for the DDG Navigation Capability and will lead the execution of development of Engineering Change Packs
- Manage change efforts across the Systems Engineering, Ship Integration and Test, and Transversal Engineering Teams
- Execute Systems Engineering activities supporting requirements analysis, architecture definition and development of system and subsystem design and integration.
- Support the execution of major program milestones such as design, test readiness and system readiness reviews
- Co-ordinate the execution of Systems Engineering activities within your assigned subsystem domain
- Establish technical support to the Test and Commissioning team
- Establish and maintain the Systems Engineering Framework to support CS design activities within your subsystem domain

**About YOU**
- Extensive experience with Maritime Navigation Systems
- Past exposure in the Integration, Test and Evaluation of CS Products into Naval Platforms or equivalent complex Military Systems having challenging constraints
- Experience working in an engineering project multi-disciplinary environment (preferably within the defence industry)
- Extensive experience in engineering management, risk mitigation and business improvement methodologies
- Extensive experience and expertise in relevant technologies and domains with substantial professional experience as a Systems Engineer
- Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

**About US**

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

**Clearances**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.