Mechanical Engineer
Location: Henderson, WA, AU, 6166
Onsite or Hybrid:
About You
You're someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and applying engineering principles to real‐world problems. You bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a desire to continuously grow your capability. You're comfortable working independently, but you also value collaboration and knowledge sharing. You take pride in producing high‐quality engineering outputs and enjoy contributing to improvements in processes, documentation, and technical decision‐making. You're motivated by meaningful work and the opportunity to support Australia's defence capability.
About the Role
This role applies engineering concepts and theories to deliver designs, calculations and technical solutions across the engineering lifecycle. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work independently with occasional supervision, seeking guidance only for more complex situations. You will contribute to technical investigations, documentation, risk assessments and product safety considerations, while supporting knowledge capture and continuous improvement across the team.
The Mechanical Engineer will support technical reviews, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Conducting technical investigations and analysis to support problem resolution and design improvements
* Producing technical documentation, calculations and engineering solutions in line with delegated authority
* Supporting technical reviews and presenting engineering information to stakeholders
* Ensuring engineering standards, procedures and codes are correctly applied
* Contributing to product safety assessments and technical risk evaluations
* Supporting process improvement initiatives across the engineering lifecycle
* Sharing knowledge and contributing to team capability development
Qualifications
* Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Commonwealth Security Clearance
* Approximately 2 years' experience in relevant mechanical or technical engineering roles
* Understanding of engineering toolsets (e.g., PLM, MRP, design, simulation or analysis software)
* An accredited engineering degree (Washington Accord) or equivalent qualifications eligible for Professional Engineer membership
* Eligibility for membership with a relevant engineering body and a commitment to CPD
* A current driver's licence and White Card
* Knowledge of export‐controlled technology compliance with US ITAR and AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012
Benefits
* Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean versatile start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
* Our work‐life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements, including wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 Top101 endorsed employer.
* Babcock's supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self‐led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
* Our beRewarded platform offers discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and a corporate shares plan.
* As a principles‐driven organization, our weRecognise programme aims to recognise outstanding work in line with our principles: Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
EEO and Security Clearances
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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