Electrical Engineer (Platforms)

Responsibilities:

• On various platform systems, provide Platform Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expertise, technical guidance in support of the Engineering activities required of the CLCM.
• Autonomously deliver engineering outputs for engineering changes to planned schedule.
• Deliver engineering activities to ensure compliance with approved policy, plans and processes. Conduct work to the requirements of the Engineering Management Plan.
• Exercise technical oversight and assurance over the engineering activities via the cycle of systems engineering, configuration control and materiel support processes.
• Provide governance of technical certification of systems including compliance with standards, specifications and regulations and assuring fitness for purpose on delivered systems.
• Manage the required systems engineering process including requirements engineering, integration engineering, verification and validation, test and evaluation for electrical engineering.
• Develop tasking statements for design tasks to be executed in accordance with the planned schedule.
• Review subcontracted quotations and deliverables for best practices and value for money outcomes with consideration for risk mitigation to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop requirements and solutions to the requirements in the context of Engineering Change Management, Configuration management, Systems Safety and Certification.
• Review engineering design task deliverables and conduct associated technical Design Reviews.
• Conduct technical risk assessments within the limits of engineering delegation.
• Perform as a SQEP endorsing engineering recommendations to the DASSPO Principal Engineer (PE).
• Work within and to the requirements of Navy Seaworthiness framework and the DASSPO Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Verify new Request for Problem Resolution (RPR) against the approved Requirements baseline, Certification Basis and Safety Case on the PBS.
• Manage Request for Variations (RFV) assigned prior to expiry date to Return to Standard (RTS), Make Permanent or cancellation.
• Formulate solutions to problems by working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Under general supervision, independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice, that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, systems integration, conventional materials that are unsuitable, and difficult coordination requirements.
• As the ideal candidate you will bring:
• Essential
• Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent, qualification in a recognised electrical Engineering related discipline
• Experience with Requirements Development, Design Review and Acceptance within a regulated technical framework, example Department of Defence
• Hold, or be eligible for, membership of a recognised professional body and registration as Chartered Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years related experience
• Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems
• Desired
• Experience in a Department of Defence design delivery
• Experience in marine design or maintenance
• All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.
• What we will offer you:
• · A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• · Flexible working
• · Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• · Paid parental leave
• · Income protection
• · Corporate rewards
• · Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• · Employee stock purchase plans
• · Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• · Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
• If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!
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