Job Summary
">As a Field Service Technical Officer, you will be part of a technical team responsible for testing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment associated with the 9LV MK3E Combat Management System projects. This role involves providing platform and/or equipment specific SME support to the Sustainment team, undertaking preventative and corrective maintenance activities, and fault finding and repairing electronic/electrical equipment. You will also produce technical reports and testing procedures, review and maintain technical documentation, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders for the successful support and maintainability of equipment.
About the Role
">The ideal candidate will have industry experience in a similar engineering environment, supporting medium subsystems or group of smaller subsystems and/or equipment. They should have adequate technical experience in one or more of the following domains: Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Systems (C4I), Combat Management Systems, Command Support Systems, Maintenance of electromechanical and hydraulic systems. Proficiency in IPC workmanship standards, experience in circuits and wiring, fault finding in PC and industrial computing bus systems, and experience in computer operating systems are also desirable.
Key Responsibilities
">Technical duties include:
* Providing platform and/or equipment specific SME support to the Sustainment team and assuming the lead role in associated maintenance activities.
* Undertaking preventative and corrective maintenance activities on a wide range of electronic/electrical equipment, both low voltage and extra low voltage.
* Fault finding and repairing electronic/electrical equipment, from deeper maintenance through to component level.
* Producing technical reports and testing procedures, reviewing and maintaining technical documentation.
* Collaborating effectively and providing advice to stakeholders for the successful support and maintainability of equipment.
* Seeking and sharing good practice and knowledge to continuously improve maintenance activities on electronic equipment.
* Ensuring adherence to approved work practices with specific responsibility for ESD prevention and electronic equipment handling practices.
Technical Leadership
">This role also involves leadership responsibilities, including:
* Supporting the delivery of a safety-first culture and implementing safe working processes and procedures.
We are Saab Australia, a defence, security and cyber solutions provider. We specialise in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today's challenges. From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provides high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
What We Offer
">As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you will access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family, including:
* 6 weeks paid leave each year.
* 14% superannuation from 1 July 2025.
* Free Income Protection Insurance.
* Flexible working options.
* Access to the Saab shares matching scheme.
* Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners.
Apply Today
">Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Note that this is an ongoing recruitment process, and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.