Senior Combat Systems Integration Engineer

The Role:

Do you want to be part of a leading organisation, which dates back 300 years in the shipbuilding industry?

It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. Due to great success and ongoing projects, we and are expanding our team and are looking for a Senior Combat Systems Integration Engineer to join the Naval Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office. You will come with strong technical and design knowledge and lead the Combat Systems Integration discipline within the Engineering division of Navantia Australia's Naval Design and Engineering Centre to deliver combat systems integration for naval ships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

In this role you will:

• Work within the Combat Systems division within Navantia Australia to provide engineering services for naval ships.

• Work effectively within the broader Navantia Engineering Team by engaging and working with the different engineering disciplines.

• Provide high level of naval engineering technical competence based on relevant experience and knowledge.

• Provide experience and broad technical knowledge of functional and detailed design related to Combat Systems Integration of a naval ship

• Work effectively and collaboratively across the different engineering discipline at the Navantia Design and Engineering Centre, and Engineering teams working on the Programs

• Work effectively within the broader Navantia Australia Engineering Team (Melbourne, Sydney, W.A, Canberra) to engage with different engineering disciplines in the development of new naval ship system designs

• Work effectively within the broader Navantia Engineering Team (Spain, UK, Norway,…) to engage with different engineering disciplines in the development of new naval ship system designs

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in an engineering function.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision‐making skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high‐pressure environment
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients
• Proven ability to produce and review clear and well‐presented reports to a suitable quality and standard
• 2D/3D CAD and other specialist software as required to review design information.
• MS Office to develop reports, spreadsheet data and presentation information.
• MS Project to monitor task and manage resources
• Knowledge and experience of vessel outfit and the requirements for equipment integration, preferably Naval Ships and with direct shipyard experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations and Classification and Flag rule sets.
• Knowledge and experience of ship Combat System integration design and its application to local structure and foundations.
• Knowledge and experience of ship systems design and its impact upon integration.

What it’s like to work with Navantia Australia:

Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

At Navantia Australia, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects.

We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.

Benefits (Included but not limited to):

• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements - dependent on work location
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Mentorship Program
• Novated Lease options
• Spanish Classes
• Service Awards
• Multiple Learning and Development Opportunities
• Instant Employee Recognition Awards

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