Senior Engineer - Ship Structural Systems | VIC-Melbourne Central Office

Job description

Senior Engineer – Ship Structural Systems

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 a new opportunity for a Senior Engineer – Ship Structural Systems to join our Hunter Class Line of Business based at Melbourne.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager - Structures, you will be responsible for providing structural engineering services that are accurate, safe, on time, to budget, and to approved standards for the development or modification of structural equipment, systems and/ or materials.

This role also requires a technical interface with the broader engineering team, production, sustainment and procurement personnel and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide an interface between project team and management and customer representatives
• Perform and review of main hull scantling calculations of Naval Platforms in accordance with ship rules
• Develop hull scantling calculation capability within the team
• Review production drawings and 3D ship models to comply with ship rules
• Perform unit reviews and compartment reviews of platforms to comply with ship rules, IACS and BAE Systems policies
• Manage structural tasks of assigned projects in accordance with budget, schedule and priority
• Liase with the team in UK for transfer of technology as well as for planning of combined delivery of structural assignments
• Ensure the products are production friendly and incorporate post design changes as required from production department or client
• Undertake site inspections and verifications as required
• Ensure all documents and artefacts generated within own sphere of responsibility are completed and managed in accordance with appropriate standard procedures and work instructions including compliance with the required product change management and quality control processes

About YOU

• Naval Architecture degree / masters qualified and satisfying the requirements for membership of Engineers Australia
• Chartered Professional Engineer status (Engineers Australia) or commitment to obtain the same
• 5+ years in Naval structural designs with demonstrated skills in scantling design of Naval Platforms
• Demonstrated experience gained in developing structural design, structural design, participation in design reviews, undertaking typical design analyses and implementation of solutions, their integration, validation, qualification testing and supporting production
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis of structures specifically, Hyperworks package (desirable)

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.

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.