Software Engineer

The Role:It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. We are currently building a strong capability to create faster, smarter and more resilient vessels through advanced engineering and technologies.Due to Navantia Australia's ongoing success in delivering specialised Engineering Services to the Royal Australian Navy, we are growing considerably and are taking huge steps into Innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful emerging Innovation team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new technologies in the maritime domain and beyond.As a Software Engineer, you will be working within the Corporate Technology and Digital Engagement division of Navantia Australia and will be responsible for delivering software products to market.The role is available in Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne office locationsIn this role, you will:The software engineer designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports software applications and systems. This supports moving proof-of-concept innovation and R&D projects into production that align with the commercialisation goals of Navantia Australia. These projects include the development of maritime technologies related to artificial intelligence, simulation, and autonomous systems. The Software Engineer – Front End specialises in graphical user interfaces and may have experience in designing the user experience.As the ideal candidate, you will have:Collaborate with a wider team of software developers and R&D team members to deliver software to requirementsContribute to the design of software systems to meet requirements of all usersWrites and maintains program code to meet system requirements, system designs, and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standardsTests, debugs, diagnoses, and corrects errors and faults within established testing protocols, guidelines, and quality standards to ensure software applications perform to specificationSupports R&D team to develop new technological innovationsMonitors and keeps up to date with the latest best practices in moving innovation and R&D projects into productionWhat it's like to work with Navantia AustraliaAt Navantia Australia, we recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects.We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.About Us:Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.Navantia Australia has a number of benefits including:Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)Navantia Australia Flexible Work - for selected sites & positionsCompany paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeksEmployee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailersSalary sacrifice for SuperannuationNovated LeaseTraining opportunities​​​​​​​Spanish language classesQuarterly Employee Achievement AwardCompany paid shuttle bus from Garden Island < > Kings Cross StationWeekly fruit boxes all sitesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)