Career development opportunities

Competitive rewards and benefits

Flexible working options

About the role

As the System Technical Authority, you will support the JP9101 Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communication System (EDHFCS) program within the Mission and Support Systems business, providing independent assurance across the engineering product and service lifecycle.

This role focuses on ensuring that system requirements are clearly defined, verified and delivered in line with relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, industry standards and Babcock policies.

In this role, you will contribute to technical investigations, risk assessments and engineering analysis to support system performance and continuous improvement.

You will review and approve technical documentation, participate in technical discussions and reviews with internal and external stakeholders, and provide engineering guidance where required.

As an authorised Technical Authority, you will also support sound engineering decision-making, help manage technical risk and product safety, and contribute to the development of engineering processes that enable high-quality program delivery.

About you

You are an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in systems, product or technical engineering within complex environments.

With a solid understanding of engineering lifecycles, you are comfortable working with technical requirements, standards and regulatory frameworks to support the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality outcomes.

Your analytical mindset enables you to assess complex technical challenges, contribute to effective problem solving and support sound engineering decision-making.

Strong collaboration and communication skills will allow you to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across engineering, project and customer teams.

Experience contributing to technical reviews, documentation and discussions will be highly regarded, along with the ability to share knowledge and support the development of others.

You value continuous improvement and professional growth and take pride in contributing to a strong and sustainable engineering capability.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Extensive experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Completed additional qualification/s in engineering/technical/management.
• An excellent understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• Extensive experience in engineering design and support projects.
• Detailed knowledge of technical engineering disciplines.
• Detailed understanding of the Systems Engineering process as it applies to the activities of a Prime Systems Integrator.

Your future at Babcock - what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now' button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, 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.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Req #72568