Lead Systems Integration Engineer

Base Pay Range A$160,000.00/yr - A$175,000.00/yr Locations: Sydney, Garden Island Defence Precinct Role Overview 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 Navantia Australia’s ongoing success, we have exciting opportunities for Lead Systems Integration Engineers to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. Operating under the Design Support Contractor (DSC) contract, the Lead Combat System Engineer is responsible for leading the Combat Systems integration discipline to deliver combat systems integration for naval ships. Systems responsibility includes engineering services for Combat systems, including, not limited to: Combat Management Systems and Sensors (e.g. Radars and surveillance systems, Tactical Data Links) Weapons and Sensor Systems (e.g. missile and gun systems, countermeasures, fire control systems, etc.) Communications Systems and Sensors (e.g. terrestrial and satellite radio systems, Intercom, telephone and switching systems, IP networks and LANs, etc.) Navigation Systems and Sensors (e.g. ECDIS, Navigation Radars, Inertial Navigation and gyroscopes, etc.) Entertainment and Training Systems (e.g. Internet at Sea, Satellite TV, Entertainment systems and distribution, etc.) Key Responsibilities 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. Provide leadership and line management to the Combat Systems engineering discipline in the successful achievement of assigned projects and tasks, including: Complete systems design for naval ship systems, applying robust systems engineering process. Lead weekly design coordination meetings with the rest of the Combat System Team members. Support the team in undertaking of ship Combat System area documentation: technical investigations, root cause analysis and solution identification, impact assessment, analyses, drawings, designs, reports, Installation work packages, etc. Deliver technical reports and technical documentation in accordance with established Navantia and customer standards. Plan and coordinate assigned engineering projects from concept through to delivery, including the development of project plans, schedule, and engagement of internal and external stakeholders. Plan and administrate design coordination meetings with engineering project stakeholders and the Client, support then to Liaise with the customer or customer's representative, subcontractors & suppliers to ensure that all the relevant information is available, and deliverables are provided in a timely fashion. Liaise with the classification societies and national authority where appropriate. Ensuring that the classification and/or national standards named in the specification for an assigned project are met. Organise Design Review Meeting with the customer or customer´s representatives. Work effectively and collaboratively across the different engineering discipline and Engineering teams working on the Programs. Ideal Candidate Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Minimum 12 years’ experience in an engineering function. Experience as in a technical and industrial Defence environment. Very strong interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, motivate and manage an engineering team. 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. 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? We recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation. Benefits Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer) Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home) Company paid Defence Reservist Leave –4 weeks Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers Novated Lease and Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation. Training opportunities Spanish language classes Quarterly Employee Achievement Award Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island to Kings Cross Station Weekly fruit boxes all sites Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr