Delivery Stream Engineering Lead | SA-DSTG

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 Delivery Stream Engineering Lead to join our Strategic Surveillance business unit based at Edinburgh Parks, SA.

Reporting to the Power Systems Delivery Stream Manager, the Engineering Lead will lead and manage the power systems engineering delivery stream activities and outputs and act as the technical point of contact with the customer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake technical project strategy planning, through project evaluation and execution
• Act as the technical point of contact with the customer, build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance and technical advice to the engineering team on the delivery of power systems engineering tasks
• Responsible for the technical solution of power systems engineer delivery stream projects, ensuring engineering is carried out in accordance with customer commitments
• Drive culture of power systems engineering best practice, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Support the submission of project bids, managing the power systems engineering aspects of project bids

About YOU

• Extensive engineering experience in Electrical or a relevant discipline  
• A university degree level engineering qualification in an appropriate discipline, and the ability to obtain chartered professional engineering status
• The ability to engage effectively with customers, coach and provide guidance, and the ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve technical issues, self-starter and able to work well autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment
• Engineering technical leadership or people leadership experience
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.

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.