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Ship engineering manager

Adelaide
Saab Australia
Posted: 28 April
Offer description

Role

As part of our Defence Delivery Organisation, the Ship Engineering Manager will be responsible for the installation, test and ultimate delivery of combat systems on naval platforms.

* Perform extensive stakeholder engagement and coordination with the ship builder and the teams responsible for design, production, installation and test.
* Plan and have oversight of installation, integration, harbour‐based testing and sea trials.
* Manage resources effectively and navigate complex technical challenges to achieve program success.
* Guide engineering planning that balances and addresses threat environment, missions and schedule and the broader platform and program schedule.

About You

* Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (electrical engineering, computer science, etc.) and/or equivalent relevant experience.
* 10+ years of systems engineering in an ASDEFCON context.
* 5+ years in a leadership or management role, fostering talent development, team cohesion and a culture of continuous improvement.
* Designing, integrating and managing military systems.
* Experience with software‐intensive systems.
* Knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices.
* Managing a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including the customer.
* Developing and implementing strategic plans that align engineering activities with business objectives.
* Managing complex projects with a focus on long‐term value creation and organisational growth.
* Ability to navigate complex technical challenges while ensuring solutions are innovative and aligned with strategic goals.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, conveying complex technical information to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain a NV1.

About Us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years, we have delivered complex systems integration projects that provide advanced capabilities to defence forces.

Culture and 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 – our online store offering discounts and perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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