Naval Architect / Structural Engineer – Raytheon Australia
Location: AUSWA117: NCC-H WA, 103 Quill Way, Henderson, WA, 6166, Australia
Date Posted:
Country: Australia
Position Role Type: Unspecified
We are a highly respected Australian company and global leader in innovation and technology.
Join our team to support the Minor Vessel Capability for the Australian Defence Force. We offer a great team environment with on-site parking located at Henderson, WA.
Mission
The Minor Vessels Engineering Team is experiencing growth and is looking for a bright and energized Naval Architect/Structural Engineer to support the Design and Engineering Change Team. The fleet of Minor Vessels spans WA, NT and QLD. As a Naval Architect / Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for all Hull and Structural discipline related activities, overseeing the successful development and delivery of Engineering Changes for this fleet.
We provide access to best practice tools, systems, and processes, and continuously invest in your growth through tailored learning and development opportunities.
We offer flexible work, career growth, global expertise, and a supportive culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the technical interface between stakeholders, conducting Engineering Changes to derive functional, performance and interface requirements to meet structural requirements.
- Plan and lead assigned engineering projects from concept through to Detailed Design Review, including EC scoping (SOWs, RFQs, BOEs, schedules, and stakeholder engagement).
- Demonstrate experience in developing platform engineering changes, participating in design reviews, undertaking typical design analysis and implementing solutions, integrating, verifying and validating them.
- Engage in structural and ship design, shock and vibration, dockings, trim and stability, hydrostatics and naval outfitting (structural closures, Fire Protection, deck arrangements and equipment, ladders/platforms, cargo handling systems and equipment, foundation).
- Perform technical risk analysis to support the development and review of hazard logs, safety case arguments and risk mitigation actions in accordance with the Defence Seaworthiness Management System and the Navy Safety Management System.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; secure Raytheon Australia’s reputation as a trusted partner in delivering systems integration and mission support solutions to our customers.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Tertiary Qualification in Naval Architecture or Structural Engineering and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream, including ability to attain RPEQ recognition.
- Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience (when a University Degree is held).
- Experience in conducting Structural discipline activities, including involvement in one or more of the following System Engineering practices – Requirements Development, Engineering Design, Design Integration, Verification and Validation.
- Develop and review engineering documentation such as structural calculations, docking calculations, stability calculations, work instructions, test procedures and engineering reports.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders at client, peer, supplier and senior leadership levels.
- Experience in ship structural design and sustainment and its application to local structure and foundations.
- Knowledge of statutory regulations and Classification and Flag state rule sets.
- Experience using CAD and Finite Element Analysis programs.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
- Ability to produce explicit, well‑written and well‑presented reports to a high quality and standard.
- This position may require availability to travel when required.
Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at
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