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About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for an Operating Environment Engineer to join our ASC Shipbuilding Business on the Hunter Class Project based in Osborne, Adelaide, South Australia.
The Operating Environment specifies the range of environmental conditions that the HCF and its equipment, systems and personnel are required to withstand, and describes the applicability of these requirements to ensure that the vessel, its systems and equipment is fit for purpose and capable of meeting its operational requirements and design intent without significant degradation over the life of the vessel.
Reporting to the Lead Signatures Engineer, this position will see you manage the achievement of the Operating Environment requirements in the Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) Project whilst working closely with the Requirements & Acceptance Team and other Section Heads/Technical Leads on all Operating Environment requirement issues.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and flexible work arrangements.
Key responsibilities include (however not limited to):
- Manage the achievement of the Operating Environment requirements in the Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) Project.
- Work closely with the Requirements & Acceptance Team and other Technical Leads on all Operating Environment requirement issues.
- Review and collate the HCF Operating Environment Requirements evidence in accordance with the agreed schedule and manage the Operating Environment Risks.
- Undertaking acoustic signature modelling with the Signatures Team and provide advice and guidance to the Platform Designers to ensure that the acoustic signature targets are met.
- Review initial supplier tenders for declared compliance with Operating Environment requirements along with review contracted supplier documentation to identify applicable evidence.
- Responsible for updating the HCF Operating Environment Equipment Qualification Registers.
- Liaise with System Owners and Suppliers where quality of evidence is under dispute.
- Agree concessions/deviations with the Design Authority and Customer and produce Operating Environment System Qualification Reports as required.
- Technical knowledge of airborne noise (ABN) generation mechanisms and noise-reduction techniques.
- Progressive refinement and updating of acoustic models as maturity of suppliers data increases.
- Maintaining documentation / calculation records under configuration control.
- Able to collate and assimilate information from a wide variety of source.
About YOU
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Naval or Electrical Engineering or technology degree qualified, satisfying the requirements for membership of the institute of Engineers Australia.
- Meets requirements for registration as Chartered Engineer and preferably be a member of a professional body.
- Experience of Technical Authoring with a background in Maritime (desirable)
- Technical Knowledge of system design and integration with an understanding of system dependencies
- Technical knowledge of airborne noise (ABN) generation mechanisms and noise-reduction techniques
- Ability to operate in a large, complex project in a multi-disciplinary, matrix management environment.
- Innovative in developing solutions that satisfy the needs of the project teams within tight time and cost constraints and a willingness to challenge traditional methods.
- Strong commitment and self-motivation with the ability to work autonomously
- Eligible to obtain and maintain relevant Defence Clearances
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.
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.