Structural Engineers

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.

Navantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy. This landmark contract marks a significant milestone for Navantia Australia, as it is the company's first contract held directly with the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA), underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.

Due to Navantia Australia's ongoing success, we have exciting opportunities for Structural Engineers at all levels to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney and Darling Park office. Operating under the Design Support Contractor (DSC) contract, you will be responsible for delivering structural elements and analyses for naval ships. System responsibilities include:

• Hull structure (plating, primary and secondary members)

• Equipment foundations (major and minor)

• Major support structures (walking platform, construction jig, transport cradle etc.).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high level of engineering technical competence based on relevant experience and knowledge.
• Complete structural systems design for naval ship systems, applying robust systems engineering process.
• Perform first principle structural calculations to the required standards.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (using ANSYS software package) for complex tasks.
• Undertake technical investigations, root cause analysis and solution identification.
• Deliver technical reports and technical documentation in accordance with established Navantia and customer standards.
• Work effectively within the broader Navantia Engineering Team to engage with different engineering disciplines in the development of new naval ship system designs.
• Provide assistance to and mentor graduate structural engineers.
• Plan and coordinate assigned engineering projects from concept through to delivery, including the
• development of project plans, schedule and engagement of internal and external stakeholders.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree ‐ Engineering (Mechanical / Naval Architect / Aeronautical)
• Proven skills and experience in a Structural or Naval Architecture function.
• Experience in a technical and industrial Defence environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of structures (particularly, ship) and material (particularly, steel) Properties.
• Experience in Finite Element Modelling and Analysis (preferably ANSYS).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and Clients.
• Australian Citizenship.

What it's like to work with Navantia Australia

Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us. We recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

We provide a range of benefits including:

• Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)
• Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home)
• Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks
• Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
• Salary sacrifice for Superannuation
• Novated Lease
• Training opportunities
• ​​​​​​​Spanish language classes
• Quarterly Employee Achievement Award
• Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island < > Kings Cross Station
• Weekly fruit boxes all sites
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.