Engineering Officer

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Amentum Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Permanent above the line role within a leading Defence Major Service Provider.
  • This position is available in Cairns, Perth (Henderson) and Darwin.

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent Defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

Amentum requires a suitably qualified and experienced Engineering Officer to provide engineering support to design acceptance and introduction into service of current and new equipment / fleets of equipment, including development and publishing of related technical publications.

What will I be doing day to day?

Engineering officer will provide engineering support to design acceptance and introduction into service of current and new equipment / fleets of equipment, including development and publishing of related technical publications, along with Engineering Change (EC) and Report on Defective and Unsatisfactory Materiel (RODUM) investigations and solutions.

The work the Engineering Officer can be expected to perform will include but not be limited to:

  • Conduct review/approval of plans, designs, RODUMs and reports within allocated levels of technical authority;
  • Provide design approval/acceptance functions within allocated levels of technical authority; and to progress existing ECs through the Configuration Management Process workflow to achieve design acceptance.
  • Complete and assist technical analysts with technical investigations for sustainment and project requirements.
  • Liaise with Defence stakeholders, organisations and personnel at all levels of management; and
  • Develop and maintain close working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.

What sort of skills do I need?

  • Degree qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace or related discipline)
  • Deep knowledge of Defence Capability Life Cycle, Technical Regulatory Framework and Defence technical regulations.
  • Experience in managing complex Defence acquisition or sustainment programs.
  • Australian Citizenship and ITAR clearance.
  • Hold a NV1 security clearance.
  • Experience in Defence, preferably in Maritime domain.
  • Highly developed technical engineering publication development experience

What's in it for me?

  • Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as remote working where possible.
  • Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
  • Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we're proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Shams Ruhani,

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