Field Engineer in Sydney

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. Navantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy. This landmark contract marks a significant milestone for Navantia Australia, underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Waterfront Field Engineer - specialising in Combat/Communication systems to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. The Waterfront Engineer is responsible for providing front-line engineering support to the customer and Navantia team covering issue investigation and problem resolution, design change planning and implementation, commissioning and operations as well as coordination of ongoing maintenance and repairs to assigned combat and communication systems.

Please note: This role requires the person to be onsite 5 days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support maintenance planning, delivery and close out for each Capability Enterprise.
• Work effectively across the Field Engineering operations and provide specialist technical advice to the Waterfront Engineering Manager.
• Undertake engineering analysis & investigations related to asset performance & optimisation, maintenance & defect repairs and obsolescence.
• Undertake platform integration of combat systems to the ship platform systems.
• Engage with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and local supply chain to develop problem resolution and optimisation strategies.
• Engage proactive communication with ship’s staff and SPO with regards to ship issues and defects.
• Analyse and report on merits of engineering change proposals including deviations & waivers.
• Develop Technical Instruction documents & minor engineering changes including quality & safety requirements.
• Oversee shipboard technical assurance activities including test and trials, commissioning & Sea Trials.
• Undertake Pre-refit Condition Assessment trials and reporting.
• Provide support to production related activities covering safety, cost, schedule, quality and technical requirements.
• Any other activity included in the DSC contract scope for the Waterfront Field Engineering Team.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronics).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional engineer.
• Proven skills and experience in an engineering or marine environment working as a technical specialist in a field engineering or systems engineering role.
• Experience in conducting engineering investigations, analysis and writing reports.
• Experience in complex technical engineering projects preferably gained in the Marine or Defence sectors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with standards, rules and regulations including Ship Class, Australian, European and US Military standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, produce reports and operate with an eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.

What it's like to work with Navantia Australia:

• Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer).
• Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks.
• Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers.
• Salary sacrifice for Superannuation.
• Novated Lease.
• Training opportunities.
• Spanish language classes.
• Quarterly Employee Achievement Award.
• Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island to Kings Cross Station.
• Weekly fruit boxes at all sites.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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 various 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.