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Combat system engineer

Melbourne
Quick Release_
System Engineer
Posted: 23 April
Offer description

QR_ is currently expanding its activity in Australia and we are looking for a combat systems engineer to join our Melbourne team.

Responsibilities

* Support development of critical combat and electronic systems for defence vessels.
* Undertake technical investigations, root cause analysis and solution identification for combat systems and associated equipment.
* Contribute to systems engineering activities supporting requirements analysis, architecture definition, system integration and verification.
* Develop and review engineering documentation.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders to deliver technical solutions, design reviews and system readiness.
* Conduct system assessments, performance and risk analysis to support design decisions and certification processes.
* Support the sustainment and ongoing evolution of integrated combat system capabilities in naval platforms.

Must have

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Electrical, Systems, Electronics or related).
* Minimum 2+ years' experience in Combat Systems Engineering, preferably in a defence or naval environment.
* Proven knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle including integration, verification, and validation.
* Sound understanding of combat, weapons and communications systems, as used on naval platforms.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder coordination abilities.
* Ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (Baseline Clearance minimum).

Nice to have

* Previous experience in the Australian maritime defence sector.
* Proficiency in CAD tools (such as AutoCAD or MicroStation) and engineering documentation production.
* Experience with Defence software and configuration management systems (e.g. DOORS, SAP).
* Experience supporting engineering change management, and readiness activities.

Location

Melbourne, VIC

Perks of role

* Join a team that listens to your input.
* Join a fast‐paced team with opportunities to build your career.
* Develop your talent and progress your career with training, mentoring and support, plus a strong focus on well‐being and work‐life balance.
* 24 days of Annual Leave plus Sick Leave and Long Service Leave.
* Yearly away and team bonding trips.

As an equal opportunities' employer, Quick Release will never discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, socio‐economic background, marital status, or disability status.

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