At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to enhance Navy's Surface Fleet reliability and performance.
- Company: Raytheon Australia, a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, professional development, and tailored employee benefits.
- Other info: Collaborate with experts and access cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national defence while growing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: 6 years in Reliability Engineering and relevant tertiary qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Location: AU-WA-HENDERSON-103-CUST ~ 103 Quill Way ~ QUILL
Date Posted: 2026-09-14
Country: Australia
Position Role Type: Hybrid
Be part of an exciting project to deliver services for Navy’s Surface Fleet. Position can be located with Defence at one of multiple locations, collaborating across defence and industry to meet objectives.
Opportunities for professional growth and development, you'll have access to the latest technologies and mentorship from experts in the field. Raytheon Australia is proud to be the trusted capability partner of the Australian Defence Force, working hand-in-hand to deliver through life sustainment of the Navy’s Surface Fleet.
The Minor Vessel Capability Life Cycle Manager (MV CLCM) program has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Reliability Engineer. We offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.
Your new role will also provide you with the opportunity to learn, share knowledge and be mentored on Engineering methodology and processes. Enabled by the support of the Engineering Manager, you will also be enrolled in our national Systems Engineering network.
Working in a friendly team to meet the needs of our customer - the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), your role involves direct engagement with peers, Australian Defence Force personnel, capability partners, sub-contractors and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing modelling and analysis that relates to Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) analysis of systems and components. This includes Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Level of Repair analysis (LORA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), and Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA).
- Conducting reliability, supportability and root cause investigations to identify key degraders in the asset being supported and/or optimise asset reliability, availability, maintainability, safety and life cycle costs.
- Providing reliability engineering guidance and expertise to other functions within the program.
- Managing RAM models and systems including Functional Block Diagrams (FBD) and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD), Failure (Data) Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (F(D)RACAS).
- Establishing and maintaining project reliability plans and instructions.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of project Reliability Plans and Instructions.
This role will work closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across the country, to develop and maintain effective relationships to deliver quality outcomes.
Skills, Experience And Qualifications:
- 6 years of relevant experience in a Reliability Engineering role.
- Tertiary Qualification in relevant engineering discipline, (e.g. electrical, electronic, structural or mechanical backgrounds); holding as a minimum tertiary qualifications and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream.
- Knowledge of ISO55000/55001 series standards desirable.
- Previous exposure to Defence acquisition and/or sustainment projects desirable.
- Exposure to Defence Logistics Toolset desirable.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Defence Security Clearance.
In return, we will support you with access to a global network of Global Trade professionals, industry-leading flexible workplace arrangements, and compliance centred systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.
This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.
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Reliability Engineer employer: Raytheon Australia
Raytheon Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Contracts Managers in Mawson Lakes. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from tailored learning opportunities and access to best practice tools while contributing to critical Defence projects that enhance national security. The hybrid work model promotes flexibility, allowing team members to thrive in a fast-paced setting while collaborating with a high-calibre team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
