Hardware Engineer

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Career development opportunities

Competitive rewards and benefits

Flexible working options

Your Role

About the role

As a Hardware Engineer within the INS and IAS Subsystems (ICT Subsystem), you will play a key role in delivering engineering services across the design, delivery, acceptance and sustainment of the JP9101 Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS).

Working closely with Systems Engineers, you will take ownership of hardware-based design activities, producing equipment specifications, assemblies, installation instructions, cable diagrams and associated Product Baseline documentation that underpin critical Defence capability.

This role spans the full Engineering Product Lifecycle, applying sound engineering principles to develop calculations, technical solutions and design improvements.

You will conduct technical investigations and risk assessments, ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures, and contribute to secure configuration and data management.

About you

You are a technically capable hardware engineer with a solid understanding of design, analysis, manufacturing and support techniques within your discipline.

Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek guidance on complex matters, you bring a structured approach to planning and delivering work to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.

Experience producing high-quality technical documentation and working within controlled engineering and data management environments will set you up for success.

With an appreciation of product safety, risk management, HSE and trade control requirements, you bring professionalism, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement in everything you do.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Approximately 2 years relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor’s degree in   engineering or hold the recognised engineering qualifications.
• An understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• Experience in creating Product Baseline documentation including detailed product design artifacts and drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results.

Description

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 #71700