Combat & Comms Technician

At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career

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.
At BAE Systems we are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have a Combat and Comms Technician opportunity within our Maritime Sustainment (WAMA - Warship Asset Management Agreement) based in Henderson, WA.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.
About the OPPORTUNITY
- Carry out corrective and routine maintenance on WAMA projects including, but not limited to, RF, Microwave and SATCOM technologies
- Conduct training to operators/maintainers using approved training material for identified Projects
- Assist in ongoing development and improvements to Training Programmes for identified Projects
- Lead or assist with the technical team where required, this may be on BAE sites or customer sites, as required
- Provide out of hours remote Technical Support to customer via on-call arrangements
- Obtain and maintain any other work related licences, certification, or qualifications as may be identified
- Lead or assist with any continuous improvement initiatives as directed by supervisor or other BAE Systems management
- Supervise and lead project teams
- Provide expert technical (Hands on) services to projects
- Mentoring to other Technicians
- Defect analysis, resolution and provision of detailed Technical Reports
- Preparation of technical detail to enable responses to tenders and quotations
- Assist in the design, construction and testing and acceptance of systems
- Development and/or preparation of accurate technical documentation including test procedures and reports.

About YOU
- The ability to obtain or hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance
- A Certificate IV Training and Assessment or the ability to obtain on the job
- Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences is critical to this role
- Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Previous experience working in a Defence environment would be highly desired
- Demonstrated experience of Installation, Integration, Set to Work, Acceptance testing and Defect Repair

About US
You will 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 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.