Engineering Change Officer - Communications and Sensors | NSW-Garden Island

Job Description

• All Systems GO! Perform purposeful work of national significance
• Technical leadership for the Combat Systems portfolio

• Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systemswe 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 opportunity as an Engineering Change Officer – Communication and Sensors based in Garden Island, NSW.

What this opportunity will mean for you:

• Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized 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:

The Engineering Change Officer (Communications & Sensors) will provide technical leadership and guidance to the Combat Systems functions within a Combat Systems Portfolio.

In this position you will:

• Provide technical and project leadership to the Combat Systems engineering activities
• Make engineering decisions and review Combat Systems engineering work within ones delegated technical authority
• Develop alternative concepts to Combat Systems problems and seek concurrence from other functional leads and the Combat Systems Portfolio Manager
• Checking of design artefacts
• Manage Combat Systems related engineering studies, evaluations and test & trials
• Be accountable for the maintenance of ship Signals, Frequency, and RADHAZ management
• Implementation and integration of Illuminators, Receivers, Transvers, Electro-optics and radars.
• Supportability engineering including the development and remediation of system ILS artefacts

About you

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

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Experience in a systems engineering, naval construction or complex asset management/development environment
• Experience with cross organisational collaboration and engagement
• Proven experience in Communications System Integration
• Systems engineering including specification and requirements development
• Familiarity with Communications industry standards and current maritime Combat Systems design practices and standards
• Combat Systems sustainment, maintenance and design
• Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance required

‘Please be aware that pursuant to different State government health directions, vaccination mandates regarding your ability to attend our Company sites may be applicable.  Please be prepared to discuss your vaccination status with our recruiters as part of the recruitment process'

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Research shows that some candidates hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Whether it be for this role or another, your skills and competencies are of interest to us.

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

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

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

Applications should be addressed to: Wendy Hammond and made online here. Confidential enquiries are welcome via email: wendy.hammond@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 here: https://au.work180.co/employer/bae-systems/benefits