Platform Monitoring and Control Engineer - Platform Management Systems (PMS) | QLD-Portsmith

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

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 exciting opportunities for a Platform Monitoring and Control Engineer – Platform Management Systems (PMS) to join our Hunter Class Frigate program.

The Platform Monitoring and Control (PM&C) team manage the development, design and integration of the control and monitoring systems on the Hunter Class Frigate. These systems are essential for the ship to be managed efficiently by the crew when in service and to provide the end user with situational awareness of the various systems across the ship. We work with our suppliers to develop requirements, tailor the design for our Australian customer, define required product changes and integrate the control systems (hardware and software) into the ship platform. This requires us to define and manage a large number of physical and functional interfaces and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

The Hunter Class Frigate Program is a large, complex program and so offers an opportunity to working in an environment that is both technically challenging and exciting.

This role will require you to have demonstrable specialist/expert knowledge in Platform Management Systems in a shipbuilding environment. Experience in the engineering design lifecycle and change management will be highly advantageous for this position.

Key responsibilities include:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager - Platform Monitoring & Control, your areas of responsibility will be to:

• Provide specialist engineering expertise to mature the PMS design, resolve supplier technical queries and review supplier deliverables
• Lead technical engagement with the supplier and provide recommendations for technical solutions
• Support technical impact assessment of changes to PMS
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team and share in depth system knowledge
• Develop and deliver detailed functional design requirements and interface specifications for systems interfacing to PMS
• Identify and report technical issues, lead resolution and reporting to the program on areas of technical risk from PMS
• Work with technical Subject Matter Experts, Design Authorities, Suppliers, internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the required capability is delivered for the customer.

About YOU

• Degree qualification in a STEM discipline, or chartered professional engineer status or ability and commitment to obtain. Alternatively, demonstrate equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience working on Platform Management Systems in a shipbuilding environment.
• High levels of resilience and adaptability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop good relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve program outcomes
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise issues/ tasks as they arise.
• Current NV1 Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.