Senior Explosive Ordnance Engineer - Canberra

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Following a strategic redesign, we’ve sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it. 

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

Boasting the largest team of highly respected and experienced Explosive Ordnance (EO) acquisition personnel, you will work in close partnership with our clients and will be embedded within a vibrant team, working on multi-million dollar projects that are at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence munitions and the creation of sovereign defence capability.

Fixed Long Term Contract and Permanent opportunities available - Canberra

We are looking for a Senior Explosive Ordnance Engineer to join our Advisory business in Canberra

Naval Strike Missile is Post Gate 2 and has recently established a Direct Commercial Sales contract for the integration, installation, and delivery of the missiles, ship installed
equipment, facilities, training, and related support. 

Over the next 12-24 months, it is expected that the team will be tasked with the following;

• Manage and address risk.


• Prepare contract changes, technical documentation, schedules and other project material.


• Support integration activities including ship installations.


• Conduct certification activities for the explosive ordnance in accordance with EMB processes,


• Support the introduction into service of the NSM capability through MARBs and Seaworthiness activities.

As the Senior EO Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Development of weapon plans for the Maritime and Munitions capabilities in accordance with policy, guidance and best practice. Plans include but are not limited to project management, asset management, engineering, certification approvals, ILS, contract management, sustainment and disposal plans.


• Plan, prepare and develop weapon integration activities, schedules and plans for platforms, including technical risk, dependencies, schedule, cost and Fundamental Inputs to Capability elements. This includes delivery of testing, logistics
  support and any supporting elements to achieve an Operational Capability.


• Support, coordinate and inform:
  - Financial Management including budget management.
  - Risk Management.
  - Reporting on a monthly basis.
  - Strategic Support.
  - Management of data requests, visit co-ordination activities, executive level brief drafting, coordination and reporting on Maritime Strike and Munitions activities.


• Support development of future capabilities i.e. Pre-Gate 0 advice, input and document preparation in consultation with
  Navy. 

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Extensive experience as EO Engineer


• In-depth knowledge and experience to undertake tasks of increasing complexity, including the ability to consider the problem, derive a range of potential solutions from existing possibilities and decide on the best course of action to reach a cost effective outcome


• Thorough understanding of the integration requirements both within support elements, and between EO and other technical logistics disciplines

Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must hold or have recently held an NV1 Australian Defence security clearance.

Please note our offices will close from Friday 19th December until Monday 5th January 2026, therefore there will be a delay in processing your application.

Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season and a happy new year!

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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development


• Flexible work


• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave


• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave


• Annual incentive scheme


• Complimentary salary continuance insurance


• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back


• Relaxed dress code

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.