About The Role: This role sits within CASG, supporting CJC03 as part of the Joint Data Networks Sub-Program. CJC03 is an established team seeking a MTN Project Engineering Manager to contribute to a high-performing, collaborative engineering environment. The successful candidate will manage CJC03 engineering activities on behalf of Product and Fleet Managers. The role requires regular engagement with a broad range of Defence stakeholders and contractors, with the ability to demonstrate initiative and operate autonomously (commensurate with engagement level).
Key Responsibilities
* Perform critical and complex engineering activities within CJC03, including ECPs, CCBs and SSWGs, liaising with Defence stakeholders and managing below-the-line contractors to obtain and provide engineering advice, under broad direction of the CJC03 Engineering Manager.
* Exercise assigned engineering authorities and any Technical Regulatory Authority (TRA) delegations in accordance with the LMSM.
* Apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify issues and uncertainties and incorporate these into planning, decision-making, and priority setting.
* Demonstrate electronics and electrical engineering knowledge and provide advice and recommendations on the development and advancement of established engineering principles, techniques, methods, and regulations.
* Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, actively participate in teamwork, and motivate and mentor developing engineers.
* Tailor communication style and language to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
* Assess technical and design packages, including scoping, planning, and review activities; provide recommendations and contribute to implementation actions.
* Evaluate delivered materiel to ensure compliance with requirements and legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks; provide recommendations and support implementation of corrective actions.
* Monitor and ensure safety aspects of Defence materiel systems are incorporated into electronics and electrical engineering activities.
* Manage workflows and resources, and prepare work area and team plans detailing measurable milestones and expected outcomes.
Skills & Experience Required
Mandatory
* Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian university or a qualification recognised by Engineers Australia.
* Qualifications in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics, Military Systems, Computer Systems, or ICT Engineering.
* Experience working on Defence Sustainment projects.
* Previous Defence experience.
* Experience with Tactical Data Links or secure communications systems within a military environment.
Desirable
* Full Member of Engineers Australia.
* Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or experience sufficient to obtain CPEng through Engineers Australia or an affiliated international body.
* Cisco certification (CCNA / CCNP).
* Experience providing engineering support to medium to large ICT networks, including design and network delivery.
* Experience and/or familiarity with E&IG processes.
* Experience implementing containerised ICT systems.
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