Systems Engineer (Obsolescence) | VIC-Melbourne Central Office
| Category: | Engineering |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 29-Aug-2025 |
Job description
SYSTEMS ENGINEER (OBSOLESCENCE)
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 groundbreaking 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 an excellent opportunity for a Systems Engineer (Obsolescence) to join our team within the Hunter Class Project.
As the Systems Engineer (Obsolescence), this role delivers the obsolescence program for the Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) Program by supporting the Lead Engineer in maintaining and delivering the HCF Obsolescence Management Plan in accordance with the requirements of the program.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the HCF Obsolescence Working Group, a devolved team of Mission System, Support System and Customer stakeholders, reporting to the Integrated Platform Steering Group (IPSG).
- Managing an obsolescence database and process instruction to record and action obsolescence notifications.
- Interfaces with a variety of Internal and External stakeholders including suppliers, transvers, platform and combat engineers and the customer.
- Supporting the reviews of the supplier obsolescence reports and delivering obsolescence resolution proposal reports for the Customer.
- Support the transition into service to ensure that the obsolescence status is understood and handed to the in-service support team at the point of design and manufacture completion.
- Building an extensive knowledge of Mission Systems and Support Systems.
- Maintaining the HCF Obsolescence Management Plan, to ensure Customer requirements are achieved and flowed-down to Suppliers.
About YOU
- A degree in an Engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent, or demonstration of comparable suitable experience within Systems Engineering.
- Basic understanding of Obsolescence Management and / or Integrated Logistics Support.
- Understanding of System Engineering and Lifecycle management within a Defence Environment.
- Member of a Professional Organisation in possession or capable of acquiring CPEng (or equivalent Chartership).
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
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 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.
