NSF-S Missile Technician | NSW-Orchard Hills Defence Est

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 an exciting opportunity for a Missile Technician to join our Nulka line of business based at Orchard Hills Defence Establishment-NSW, reporting to the NSF-S Site Team Lead.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing.

You will be responsible for contributing to the completion of team tasks, meeting project key performance indicators (KPI's) and growing your own knowledge and experience.

As a vital member of the NSF-S team, the Missile Technician plays a key role in precision assembly, disassembly, and testing of Nulka systems, ensuring top notch professionalism, adherence to safety protocols, and timely documentation while contributing to the team's success and project KPI's.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Under supervision, carry out the assembly and disassembly of weapons components using various jigs, fixtures and special tools.
• Under supervision, using various items of test equipment, carry out electrical tests, physical measurements etc.
• Assist as required for inwards acceptance testing and function screening activities of weapons components.
• Assist in material control activities such as preparing and kitting consumable items, preparation and staging configured items for production and maintenance activities, movement of explosive ordnance etc.
• Other tasks within the capabilities of the technician, as directed.

About YOU

• Maintenance Technician background with relevant experience in planned maintenance activities or similar/equivalent experience
• Inside the first 6 months of joining the team, be available for regular travel for training at Mulwala NSW initially two to four days a week once or twice a month reducing over the 6 months.

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 possess appropriate clearance.

Further information regarding security clearances.

This role may be involved in training activities and/or projects that will require the holding of a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) by all Australian citizens and permanent residents. You may be required to hold or apply for an FWA before undertaking this role. For more information: Authorisation Requirements | Business & Industry | Defence