Engineering Change Officer

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Change Officer to join our program based at Garden Island, reporting to the Combat System Portfolio Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Act as an integrated member of the Combat Systems Engineering Team, representing the function internally and across the DDG Enterprise, while providing technical and project leadership to Combat Systems engineering activities.
Key responsibilities include:

• Champion the systems engineering and engineering change processes and the interfaces from the various project teams, ensuring effective completion of activities
• Work closely with the project design and support teams, enabling the effective development and control of the engineering change activities
• Participate in engineering systems reviews, readiness reviews and update the program on system maturity, risk and progress
• Assist and prepare the engineering interface with the production planning phase
• Capture the impact of the engineering changes through analysis, reporting and active risk management
• Establish good relationships with various stakeholders and communicate the status of the engineering designs and their readiness for production requirements

About YOU

• Systems Engineering experience and a good understanding of systems engineering practices
• A relevant technical qualification and extensive technical experience
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Problem solving skills and an understanding of project management principles

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.