Technical Officer | SA-Periscope Facility

Job Description

• All Systems GO! Drive the next generation of defence capability delivery
• Join an established team of highly experienced and technical professionals
• Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systems we are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have a new and exciting opportunity for Technical Officer within our Periscope Maintenance Team based in Mawson Lakes, Adelaide.

What this opportunity will mean for you:

• Purposeful work where your efforts are recognised in an environment where you can thrive
• Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
• Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
• Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
• A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values 

Your new role:

Reporting to the Periscope Workshop Supervisor, The Periscope Technical Officer works as a contributory member of the Periscope Maintenance Team. Principal duties are to perform Planned and Corrective maintenance to achieve testing diagnostic investigation, repair, overhaul and maintenance activities on the Collins Class Submarine Periscope Systems.

The Periscope Technical Officer will:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance services for submarine systems as required.
• Perform failure diagnosis, repair and production testing of opto electrical and mechanical, and electronic assemblies down to component level in accordance with approved test procedures.
• Perform Acceptance Test activities using automated test equipment
• Conduct analysis of preventative and corrective maintenance routines and provide input to technical reports.
• Assist in the preparation of quotations for supplementary contract work.
• Participate in interstate/overseas travel to perform Field Service Repair's.
• Effective technical communications with relevant stakeholders
• Assist in configuration management of the Periscope product
• Maintenance of Project records, registers and any other documentation as required.
• Provide technical advice and act as point of contact to CoA as required.
• Support electronic/ opto electrical and mechanical equipment qualification activities (assembly, integration, test and shipping) to ensure that the product meets all requirements including safety and regulatory requirements.

About you

As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Experience in fault finding of electrical and electronic assemblies to component level
• Experience in the following technologies, design analysis techniques and development tools/test equipment
• Some experience in a precision engineering or manufacturing Test Environment
• A Diploma / Advanced Certificate/ Associated Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or demonstrated equivalent practical experience

Clearances

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance. 

Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

Applications should be addressed to: Greig Russell, Talent Acquisition Specialist- Engineering and made online here. Confidential enquiries are welcome via email: Greig.russell@baesystems.com

We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Our culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via this link.

To learn about other employment opportunities at BAE Systems, please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au