Mechanical Engineer — Garden Island, Rockingham Area

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 ground breaking 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 an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Maritime Sustainment businessand work on the newest ship platform, the Hobart Class DDG naval ships. Reporting to the Integration Engineering Lead, you will be employed on a permanent full time basis, and can be situated either in Garden Island (Potts Point), Sydney or in Osborne, Adelaide. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. You will be an integral member of our Engineering Change Integration team and will perform mechanical engineering activities from requirements development through to verification, testing and integration, following the systems engineering lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Provide advice to the engineering team on the delivery of mechanical engineering change tasks Support the process and management of engineering change integration on mechanical systems/equipment Collaborate effectively with customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture within the DDG ship enterprise Review mechanical engineering changes, identify potential misalignments and convey any deltas and discrepancies for risk assessment/reviews Create and update mechanical engineering documentation and artefacts Perform mechanical engineering verification and validation activities, and conduct mechanical product risk and safety assessments Seek and share good practice and knowledge to continuously improve mechanical engineering practices About YOU Mechanical engineering experience and a relevant engineering tertiary degree An understanding of systems engineering methodology and experience with various engineering technologies Good attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving skills Self-motivation, be open to new challenges, and the ability to collaborate and communicate well with a variety of stakeholders Whilst not essential, maritime industry experience or engineering integration experience, 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 a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our 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 squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. 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 respond to every applicant. To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au 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. Further information regarding security clearances.