Vulnerability Engineer | VIC-Melbourne Central Office
| Category: | Engineering |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 05-Aug-2025 |
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 a great opportunity for a Vulnerability Engineer to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based either in Adelaide, SA, or Melbourne, VIC reporting to the Vulnerability Engineering Manager.
As the Vulnerability Engineer working within the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP), you will be providing engineering support to the shock and vulnerability design of the platform. You will be a member of a team responsible for reducing the ship's vulnerability to above and underwater threats, with a particular focus on designing to withstand underwater explosions from mines and torpedoes.
You will be required to provide engineering support to the design for shock mitigation and vulnerability reduction of the HCF platform as directed by the Senior Engineer or Vulnerability Engineering Manager, ensuring that the tasks are delivered in line with the programme schedule.
This role will see you:
- Updating survivability modelling tool through engagement with engineering design teams
- Assessment of vulnerability performance by progressive refinement and updating shock and vulnerability model in consultation with Senior Engineer.
- Review and assess supplier's designs, shock qualification proposals and shock results
- Under guidance provide shock/vulnerability engineering design support and assessment to the spatial and structural integration of equipment and systems throughout the platform
- Support the engineering activities associated with procurement including developing the technical requirements documents.
- Collect data and assess effects of equipment and arrangement layout changes on ship vulnerability
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.
About YOU
- Degree qualification in engineering and member of Engineers Australia or equivalent
- Understanding of shock, armour and vulnerability in naval environments
- Knowledge of ship's systems or ability to apply your relevant knowledge to ship design and construction
- Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and the relationship between activities in different phases of the engineering lifecycle
- Demonstrated good communication skills with ability to interact effectively with colleagues within and outside the immediate team
- Defence security clearance of NV1 or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
- Experience in the relevant engineering tools (e.g. Matlab, Excel, Finite Element Analysis) for design analysis and solution development
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 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.
