As part of our Defence Delivery group, the Combat System Maintainer – Subject Matter Expert/Trainer will be responsible for providing specialist engineering knowledge, maintenance expertise, and training support for Saab systems delivered to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The role bridges engineering, sustainment, and training, ensuring that combat system knowledge is effectively transferred to Navy and Saab personnel through high‐quality instructor‐led training, eLearning products, and maintenance documentation. The position plays a key role in supporting system availability, technical integrity, and long‐term sustainment outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Act as a technical subject matter expert (SME) on Saab combat management systems (CMS), subsystems, and associated interfaces.
* Provide SME advice on combat system functionality, maintenance philosophy, fault diagnosis, and system recovery.
* Provide specialist maintenance input for corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
* Design and deliver instructor‐led technical and maintenance training for RAN personnel.
* Tailor training content to meet audience needs, ranging from technicians to engineering officers.
* Develop high‐quality eLearning products to support combat system training and maintenance competence.
* Engage effectively with RAN stakeholders, including ship's staff, shore support organisations, and engineering authorities.
* Represent Saab professionally in technical and training forums.
* Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office, 9‐day fortnight will be considered for this role.
Qualifications
* Experience working with combat systems or complex naval mission systems.
* Demonstrated maintenance experience within the RAN, ideally in combat systems, sensors, weapons, or CMS related roles.
* Strong understanding of naval maintenance concepts, technical integrity, and sustainment frameworks.
* Experience delivering technical or maintenance training to adult learners.
* Proven capability in developing eLearning or digital training content.
* Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to varied audiences.
* Strong written skills for producing training and technical material.
* Australian Defence Security Clearance NV2 level or ability to gain one.
Benefits
* 6 weeks paid leave each year
* 14% superannuation
* Free Income Protection Insurance
* Flexible working options
* Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
* Access to MySaab – an online store offering discounts and cash back at participating stores
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.
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