Reliability Engineer

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

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Reliability Engineer to join our Maritime Sustainment business unit based at Garden Island, NSW.

You will be responsible for analysing data and trends on maritime equipment and systems, and for providing recommendations that assist in ensuring the effective operation of the equipment and systems until the Life of Type is reached.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and analyse the ship's equipment, design and systems performance by undertaking Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) modelling, calculations and data analytics.
• Assess the supportability of equipment to achieve an optimised lifecycle for the asset.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, supply support, maintenance and operations teams to optimise equipment availability.
• Plan and execute reliability improvement tasks with a proactive mindset
• Applying Reliability and Cost models to develop strategies that optimise asset performance.

About YOU

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum experience of 5-10 years in Engineering or Asset Management.
• Proven experience in asset management, equipment monitoring, maintenance, and safety auditing
• Proficiency in data reporting, RAM metrics, and the application of industry best practices
• Strong understanding of DCACAS (Data Collection and Corrective Action System) / FRACAS (Failure Reporting and Corrective action system) and LSA (Logistic Support Analysis) including, but not limited to, FMECA (failure mode effect criticality analysis), RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance), MTA (Maintenance Task Analysis) and LORA (Level of Repair Analysis).
• Demonstrated experience in developing or interpreting Reliability Block Modelling, Sparing and Cost models using tools similar to Reliasoft, MADe, ACEIT, OPUS, etc.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, communicate, and resolve conflict effectively
• Advanced understanding of engineering standards, RCA (Root Cause Analysis approach) and systems engineering.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

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

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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.