Garden Island
Maritime Sustainment
**GRADE**: 8
**PURPOSE OF JOB**:
We currently have a unique prospect as Engineering Lead/ Design Acceptance Representative (Combat Systems) within our Maritime Sustainment Business based in Garden island,
**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
- As the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Engineering Lead/ Design Acceptance Representative (Combat Systems), providing Combat engineering services necessary to manage, design, develop, construct, test, deliver, install, certify and accept major capability enhancements to the DDG Platform
- Managing and Leading a team of Design Acceptance Representatives (DAR)
- Representing the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Engineering Manager at various meetings and forums, including Working Groups, Control Boards, System Reviews and Readiness Reviews
- Accountable for the development and upkeep of Engineering Plans
- Working collaboratively with the Commonwealth, the Navy, and cross-functional teams across the Enterprise.
**KEY CRITERIA**:
- Substantial Combat Systems engineering experience
- A relevant Engineering qualification
- Previous defence (ideally Maritime) experience
- Previous leadership experience in leading a small team
- Strong Stakeholder engagement experience
- Strong communication skills
- NV1 clearance ideally, or be a citizen with the ability to gain security clearance
Please note that business impact will need to be considered and negotiated transition plans will be required for internal appointments.
BAE Systems employees are also encouraged to refer others for this vacancy - refer to the Employee Referral Scheme (HR.11.PR) for further information, instructions and eligibility. Whilst referrals are encouraged for this vacancy, suitable internal applicants will always be given first preference and consideration.
📌 Engineering Lead / Design Acceptance Representative
🏢 BAE Systems
📍 Australia