Detail Design Technical Specialist | VIC-Melbourne Central Office
| Category: | Engineering |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 15-Mar-2026 |
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 Detail Design Technical Specialist to join our Hunter Class Frigate program based at Melbourne CBD office.
As a Detail Design Technical Specialist, you will provide deep technical expertise and hands-on support to our Australian Detail Design delivery team. Working alongside the Design Manager and the team of Discipline Lead you will focus on technical quality, capability uplift, process improvement, and proactive intervention based on quality performance data.
Key responsibilities include:
- Act as a technical specialist providing hands-on “elbow support” to designers in the resolution of complex, recurring, or high-risk technical issues
- Design and deliver formal technical training, coaching, and capability uplift activities to address skill gaps and meet future requirements
- Perform analysis of quality, non-conformances and production query data to identify systemic technical and process-related issues
- Lead structured root cause analysis activities and develop, trial, and implement effective technical and process interventions to improve quality outcomes
- Develop, document, and maintain technical processes, standards, methods, and tools
- Provide specialist technical advice and guidance within Detail Design as well as the programme more broadly on spatial integration or production issues
- Facilitate technical workshops, lessons learned sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums to embed best practice and improve consistency of technical output
- Review technical outputs as part of defined quality interventions to assess compliance with standards, specifications, and process requirements
About YOU
- Diploma of Engineering (Technical) or equivalent industry experience
- Significant experience working as a Designer or Draftsperson within the Shipbuilding / Maritime industry
- Experience in designing and delivering formal technical training and capability uplift activities
- Experience conducting technical reviews, processes confirmation and using quality and performance data to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
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 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.
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
