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Mechanical Engineer
Posted: 31 December
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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Auxiliary Systems
We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work.
Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology.
Individually we all contribute to our success.
Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a great opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Auxiliary to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program.
This role can be performed out Adelaide, Victoria, NSW, Queensland or Perth.

If you are based outside of Adelaide, please note occasional travel to Osborne may be required.

You will be responsible for working within the team on mechanical auxiliary systems, specifically on auxiliary piping.
As a senior/lead member of the team, you will play a mentoring role of other engineers, providing guidance and support with tasks and overall leadership to the broader team.
It is important that you have demonstrated experience operating in a people leadership or senior position prior.

This role will see you:

Lead the engineering outputs of the mechanical engineering auxiliary team
Manage and lead a small team of multi-disciplinary engineers
Developing mechanical auxiliary system equipment to meet an established set of requirements, including participating in design reviews
Developing optimised Mechanical Auxiliary system and/or equipment detail designs and present the designs in design reviews
Supporting the translation of the Mechanical Auxiliary system and/or equipment design into a manufacturable solution and incorporate changes as required
Undertaking the integration and validation of the Mechanical Auxiliary system and/or equipment design including contributing to the integration and validation plans and reports
Supporting Mechanical Auxiliary systems and/or equipment qualification activities to ensure that the product meets all requirements including safety and regulatory requirements.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.

About YOU
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience in maritime may be considered suitable in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated leadership experience, managing a team, providing day‑day support to a team
Experience in a maritime/marine defence environment would be highly advantageous
Extensive background in the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of auxiliary piping
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and documentation writing
The ability to prioritise individual work and the teams workload and the ability multitask various issues and demands
A current NV1 Clearance or eligibility to obtain
Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.
If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.
We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (Vet Net Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
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