Hardware Engineering Manager

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

About the Role

As the Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead a dedicated engineering team responsible for delivering key hardware components of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System, as well as supporting related defence projects.

Your leadership will foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture while ensuring all hardware engineering activities are delivered to specification, on schedule, and within budget.

You will play a critical role in the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex hardware subsystems, including DFSI and HF Net, contributing directly to mission success.

You will be accountable for overseeing subsystem design, integration at test facilities and operational sites, and the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

About You

You are a seasoned hardware engineering professional with experience managing the full lifecycle of complex defence or communications systems.

You possess a strong technical foundation in hardware design, integration, and support, and are comfortable making complex engineering decisions that balance technical requirements with practical delivery constraints.

Your sound judgment, system-level thinking, and commitment to quality enable you to lead technical investigations, resolve issues efficiently, and maintain control over all facets of hardware subsystem development.

You’re confident working across diverse engineering disciplines and can build strong working relationships across the organisation and with customers.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Extensive experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• Proven ability to manage an applicable engineering function.
• An excellent understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• Significant Systems Engineering experience within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) or the wider defence industry.
• Knowledge of security principles especially in High Frequency communications.
• Awareness of Cyber Security principles.
• Familiarity of ILS, RAM, Safety and E3 processes and requirements

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.   

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