Electrical Engineering Manager

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Thales Full time

We're inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

**The role**:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager - Head of Discipline (HoD) to join our team at Garden Island Defence Precinct. As the Head of Discipline, you will be responsible for leading a team of Electrical Design Engineers and Technicians/Draftspersons. Your primary focus will be on achieving program objectives through the design and technical engineering of electrical systems onboard Naval Platforms. This includes bid estimating, design process, development, integration, and verification of electrical systems to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include;
- Leading, directing, mentoring, and developing the Electrical Team
- Supporting the professional development pathway program for all team members
- Providing leadership and advice on major bids and projects, including AUSDEFCON.
- Writing or reviewing Systems Engineering Management Plans and related engineering plans.
- Forecasting Work in Progress and future workload in collaboration with other Functional Managers.
- Maintaining a Level 2 or equivalent Engineering Authority in the field of Electrical Engineering.
- Promoting AWS products/services and capabilities throughout Thales and the wider communities.
- Leading and directing engineering activities for major projects, from needs analysis to solution development, integration, and verification.
- Generating optimized solution architectures, conducting trade studies, and managing technical solution development cycles.
- Performing the role of Principal Design Authority (PDA) as required.

**How about you?**
- Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Extensive experience in electrical engineering and managing engineering teams.
- Proven track record in leading and delivering complex engineering projects.
- Strong technical knowledge and expertise in electrical systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Level 2 or equivalent Engineering Authority in Electrical Engineering (desired).
- Experience in the defence industry or naval platforms (desired).

**Employee Benefits at Thales AWS**:

- Bonus Payments
- Flexible Work Arrangement Options
- Competitive Parental Leave
- Reserve & Community Service Leave
- Gym Membership
- Healthcare / Medical Insurance
- Career Development Opportunities
- Employee Share Purchase Plans
- Free Parking
- And much more

**And now the fine Print**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.



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