Maritime Engineering Lead | SA-Tonsley

Job description

MARITIME ENGINEERING LEAD

Job Location: Tonsley, South Australia – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements including 9 Day Fortnight.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

Our innovation team have a new opportunity for a Maritime Engineering Lead in our Innovation team based at the Innovation district in Tonsley, South Australia.  In this role, you will contribute to purposeful work throughout the entire ship lifecycle of current and future platforms.

Using your curiosity and technical insight you will lead research & technology activities across ship system design, construction and sustainment. Your work will help develop and mature platform system solutions, enhancing the readiness of future ships and facilities.

You will play a key role in advancing technical solutions ensuring that future platforms are equipped with reliable and effective systems from concept to capability.

Core Duties:

• Leading marine and mechanical technical solution development within the Research & Technology portfolio maintaining alignment with applicable technology roadmaps
• Coordinate the development of roadmaps to integrate new technologies and solving complex problems
• Managing planned and emergent work fronts to successful execution with the support of the Project Manager
• Contributing to the development of a high performing and resilient team
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, OEMs, SMEs, VIPs, academia
• Ensuring Product Integrity (Safety, Security, Environment) and Technical Integrity (Fitness for Purpose) aspects are met
• Lead technical investigations (troubleshooting) with support from Principal Engineer
• Actively lead to the identification and treatment of risk & opportunity
• Engaging with the communications department to help promote/capture social media for events as applicable
• Identify and report technical risks, subcontractors, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with project and enterprise goals
• Support the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and governance practices to enhance delivery efficiency and quality
• Contribute to technical solution development, ensuring alignment with customer needs, system constraints, and future scalability

Essential Skills:

• Have a demonstrable knowledge in Maritime Platform Systems
• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline, Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering
• Be highly motivated to achieve best results, working as a cross functional member of a team
• Possess a naturally analytical, evidence based approach to problem solving
• Be curious and open minded, whilst maintaining a healthy scepticism in the absence of solid evidence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop good relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve good business outcomes
• Ability to lead the delivery of technical solutions that meet complex operational and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work autonomously
• Current Baseline defence security clearance with the eligibility to obtain NV1
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

The Hunter Class Team

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia's defence history - the design and build of Hunter Class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia's shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances. (Remove for non-ITAR role) 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