Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

• Lead complex engineering activities across multi‑domain technical environments

• Opportunity to influence design, safety, and technical decision‑making across major programs

About you

You’re an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes. You bring strong domain knowledge, sound judgement, and the confidence to lead investigations, guide others, and make informed engineering decisions. You thrive in environments where you can apply your expertise across multiple disciplines, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. You’re proactive, detail‑oriented, and committed to continuous improvement, both for yourself and the teams you support.

About the role

This role applies advanced engineering concepts and technical judgement to deliver designs, calculations and solutions across the full engineering lifecycle. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be directly accountable for the quality and integrity of your technical outputs, while also supporting and mentoring others within the team.

You will lead multi‑domain technical investigations, contribute to product safety, support formal reviews, and ensure engineering activities align with standards, procedures and program requirements. You will also play a key role in process improvement, knowledge sharing, and supporting the development of sustainable and innovative engineering practices.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading multi‑domain technical investigations and applying engineering judgement to resolve complex issues

• Producing and reviewing technical documentation, designs and calculations

• Supporting technical reviews and presenting engineering information to internal and external stakeholders

• Conducting technical risk assessments and ensuring product safety considerations are met

• Ensuring engineering standards, procedures and codes are correctly applied

• Contributing to business development activities and bid preparation

• Supporting process improvement initiatives across the engineering lifecycle

• Mentoring and supporting colleagues to build technical capability

To be successful you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Commonwealth Security Clearance

• Approximately 6 years’ experience in relevant technical or engineering roles

• Strong understanding of engineering toolsets (e.g., PLM, MRP, design, simulation and analysis software)

• An accredited engineering degree (Washington Accord) or equivalent qualifications eligible for Professional Engineer membership

• Membership of a relevant engineering body, ideally with chartered status or working towards it

• A current driver’s licence and White Card

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

* Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks. 

* Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 Top 101 endorsed employer.

* Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.

* Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.

* As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.  

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.  

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au  

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.  

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.  

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job req #73393