Acquisition Program Engineering Manager

• Career development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About the role  

As the Acquisition Program Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a team delivering key engineering outcomes for the JP9101 Acquisition Project. This includes the design, assembly, integration, and verification of the Mission and Support Systems, ensuring technical quality and compliance throughout.

Working closely with the JP9101 PEM, you’ll drive collaboration across Support and Legacy contracts to deliver DHFCS+ and EDHFCS capability. You’ll oversee engineering processes, tools, and resources in line with Babcock policy, while managing project scope, costs, and timelines as a Control Account Manager (CAM).

Your leadership will be critical in guiding technical investigations, supporting customer engagements, and ensuring through-life knowledge capture.

 

About you   
 

You’re a confident and experienced engineering leader with a strong track record of managing complex technical programs. Your ability to apply sound technical judgement, plan and monitor delivery, and guide multidisciplinary teams sets you apart.

You’re comfortable managing CAM responsibilities and have a keen eye for detail when reviewing and approving technical documentation. You thrive in collaborative environments, facilitating customer workshops, leading formal reviews, and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.

With a commitment to excellence, you champion rigorous engineering standards and effective knowledge management throughout the lifecycle of the program.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• A wealth of experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• Extensive experience in Systems Engineering.
• Proven experience in managing applicable engineering function and/or technical delivery.
• An excellent understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• Understanding of Earned Value Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
   

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;   
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;   
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;   
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;   
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;   
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.   

Who we are 
 

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.   

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:      
 

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;   
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;   
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; 
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.   

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.   

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.   

Req #63903