Job Description

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. We are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

Navantia Australia has been contracted to perform the Platform System Designer (PSD) roles and responsibilities for the integration of the Combat System modernisation program into the Hobart class DDGs under SEA4000 Phase 6 (‘DDG Phase 6’) and the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE). This program will upgrade the Hobart class at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide by consortium of industry partners.

The DDG Phase 6 Osborne Testing Coordination Lead will manage and coordinate Navantia Australia (NAUS) involvement in the overall test program. This will include coordination, attendance at and input to the platform system test program, including revision of the ShipAlt test support annex, test protocols and test reports, as applicable.

The Testing Coordination Lead is responsible for supporting the Support Team Manager in the provision and coordination of test and activation services to the program, as well as liaising and coordinating between the Navantia DDG Phase 6 Design Team (based in Melbourne), Shipbuilder, Naval Construction Branch (NCB), and onsite representatives of the Combat System Integrators; Lockheed Martin Australia and Saab Australia. The Testing Coordination Lead will also coordinate with onsite NAUS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the provision of specialist test and activation support experience in the fields of electrical systems, mechanical systems, outfitting and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).

In this role you will:

• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to the execution of a large and complex engineering and shipbuilding project, incorporating multiple system changes and upgrades.
• Apply engineering knowledge and experience in the test and activation of platform systems as part of a complex ship upgrade.
• Support the translation of the PSD TDP test protocols and SHIPALT annexes into the PI’s test and activation program.
• Provide onsite engineering and test support to the Navantia elements of DDG Phase 6 and DCE projects
• Provide onsite support for the revision or amendment of the platform system test protocols, test reports or SHIPALT test support annexes as necessary.

Experience Required:

• 4 years’ experience in relevant engineering or maritime environment
• Experience in the conduct or management of complex integration on naval ship platforms. (Desirable)Experience in complex ship upgrade, maintenance or testing activities. (Desirable)
• 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 communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.
• Competent in the understanding of, and development of, engineering documentation, engineering drawings, and test procedures.

What it's like to work with Navantia Australia

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 depending on site 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.