Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer role at BAE 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 groundbreaking 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 Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineering Change Officer to partner with our Maritime Sustainment business, working on the newest ship platform, the Hobart Class DDG naval ships. Reporting to the Platform Engineering Manager, you will be employed on a permanent full‑time basis and will be situated at Garden Island (Potts Point), Sydney. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including a 9‑day fortnight and hybrid working. Key Responsibilities Provide mechanical engineering services and manage the engineering change activities, ensuring the effective development/modification of mechanical equipment, systems, structures and materials Conduct the technical review of mechanical system artefacts, acting as the Design Acceptance Representative (DAR) on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia Collaborate and build good relationships with the customer, industry partners, internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture within the program Act as an integrated member of the team and provide technical and project management leadership and oversight Provide waterfront mechanical engineering support whilst the naval ship is on site Provide program reporting on mechanical engineering status including risks, issues, open actions and resourcing Drive a culture of engineering best practice, efficiency and continuous improvement About You Extensive mechanical engineering experience A tertiary engineering degree in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, mechatronics or marine engineering – eligibility or working towards Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status Good project management skills to coordinate between various stakeholders’ design changes for your approval Good communication, written and verbal, and good customer stakeholder management skills Self‑driven, the ability to work autonomously and with multiple project priorities, and the ability to solve mechanical technical problems Whilst not essential, engineering experience within the Maritime or Defence industry will be highly regarded 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 an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging and allows everyone to bring their unique talents and be their 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 a non‑linear one – there are infinite possibilities 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 responding to every applicant. 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. For more information about security clearances, please visit the provided resource. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) ITAR are applicable and, as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit the appropriate webpage for more information. To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr