Hardware Engineering Leadership
Babcock International Group is seeking an accomplished Hardware Engineering Manager to 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.
About the Role
This senior leadership position requires a seasoned hardware engineering professional with experience managing the full lifecycle of complex defence or communications systems. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in hardware design, integration, and support, and be comfortable making complex engineering decisions that balance technical requirements with practical delivery constraints.
The Hardware Engineering Manager 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. This involves overseeing subsystem design, integration at test facilities and operational sites, and the continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a dedicated engineering team to deliver key hardware components of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System.
* Manage the full lifecycle of complex defence or communications systems, from design to sustainment.
* Oversee subsystem design, integration at test facilities and operational sites.
* Develop and implement engineering processes to ensure efficient and effective delivery of hardware components.
Requirements
* 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.
What We Offer
* 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.
About Us
Babcock International Group is a trusted aerospace and defence company with over a century of experience delivering bespoke, highly skilled engineering services.
We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.
We have a team of over 1,700 talented people across Australia and New Zealand, and are on a path of continued growth and expansion.
We are proud to be part of various programmes, including providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services, designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships, and managing critical assets for a range of sectors.