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Combat System Senior Technical Officer - NSW

Saab
Sydney, AUS
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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What we offer

  • At Saab Australia, we recognise that meaningful work is just one part of a rewarding career. We support our people with benefits that enhance wellbeing, flexibility and financial security, including:
  • Up to 6 weeks leave
  • 14% employer superannuation contribution
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life
  • The role
  • Lead the sustainment of Saab's 9LV Combat System capability for the Royal Australian Navy, supporting the integration and performance of sensors, radar, weapons, communications, navigation, and electronic warfare systems.
  • Responsible for maintaining and upgrading advanced combat system equipment across a range of RAN platforms, including the Anzac Class (FFH), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), and Hobart Class Destroyers (DDG).
  • You will ensure the ongoing serviceability, readiness, and performance of combat systems through system monitoring, fault diagnosis, planned maintenance, breakdown response, and corrective repair activities.
  • Further, the successful candidate will:
  • Coordinate and perform testing, fault-finding, maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on advanced electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems across RAN ships and support facilities.
  • Deliver hardware installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities, including cabling, fibre optic terminations, network configuration, and system integration.
  • Diagnose and resolve operating system, application, and network issues, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi environments.
  • Conduct routine inspections, condition assessments, and system performance monitoring to maximise capability and reliability.
  • Undertake technical investigations and provide urgent repair support for RAN vessels, including deployments to remote locations and at-sea operations.
  • Deliver closing reports and objective quality evidence such as test reports, test plans, drawing updates for delivery to the customer.
  • Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office, 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.
  • About you
  • Your skills and experience will include:
  • Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Extensive experience in Installation, commissioning and maintenance of electronic systems.
  • Proficiency with Windows, macOS, and Linux to install, configure, and troubleshoot systems.
  • Extensive experience in operation, fault finding and repair of electronic systems.
  • Expertise in IPC workmanship standards.
  • Proficient in the use of PCs and relevant software applications (Microsoft Office Suite etc).
  • Supervisory, coordinating and planning skills
  • Working at Heights Certified.
  • Construction Industry White Card.
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.
  • What you will be part of
  • Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.
  • Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
  • The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here.
  • We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.
  • Applications
  • To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking 'Apply'.
  • By submitting your application, you consent to Saab Australia's pre-employment screening process, which may include reference checks, Australian Federal Police checks, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening, and a pre-employment medical declaration.
  • Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.

Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Extensive experience in Installation, commissioning and maintenance of electronic systems.
  • Proficiency with Windows, macOS, and Linux to install, configure, and troubleshoot systems.
  • Extensive experience in operation, fault finding and repair of electronic systems.
  • Expertise in IPC workmanship standards.
  • Proficient in the use of PCs and relevant software applications (Microsoft Office Suite etc).
  • Supervisory, coordinating and planning skills
  • Working at Heights Certified.
  • Construction Industry White Card.
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.
  • What you will be part of
  • Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.
  • Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
  • The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here.
  • We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.
  • Applications
  • To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking 'Apply'.
  • By submitting your application, you consent to Saab Australia's pre-employment screening process, which may include reference checks, Australian Federal Police checks, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening, and a pre-employment medical declaration.
  • Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.

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