Senior Electrical Engineer

The Role:

Do you want to be part of a leading organisation, which dates back 300 years in the shipbuilding industry?

It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. Due to great success and ongoing projects, we and are expanding our team and are looking for astute Senior Electrical Engineers to join the Naval Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office. You will come with strong technical and design knowledge and will be working within the Electrical and Controls division to deliver electrical and control systems for naval ships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high level of electrical engineering technical competence based on relevant experience and knowledge.
• Complete electrical and control systems design for naval ship systems, applying robust systems engineering process.
• Undertake technical investigations, root cause analysis and solution identification.
• Integrate platform electrical and control systems on naval vessels.
• Deliver technical reports and technical documentation in accordance with established Navantia and customer standards.
• Work effectively within the Electrical and Controls division at the Navantia Design and Engineering Centre
• Work effectively within the broader Navantia Engineering Team to engage with different engineering disciplines in the development of new naval ship system designs
• Plan and coordinate assigned engineering projects from concept through to delivery, including the development of project plans, schedule and engagement of internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and administrate design coordination meetings with engineering project stakeholders
• Plan and administrate Design Review meetings with the Client
• Provide mentoring and support to junior electrical engineers.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant engineering role and industry
• Experience with Electrical and Control Systems on a naval ship platform, preferably in a Defence and /or Maritime environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment and manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
• Capacity to provide technical assessment based on engineering calculations
• Ability to work collaboratively, but can also operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients
• Australian Citizenship holding or eligible for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance to a minimum of Baseline

What it’s like to work with Navantia Australia

Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

At Navantia Australia, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects.

We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.