We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our employees design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. UWS (Under Water Systems) Maritime business is the leading provider of integrated mission solutions to surface ships and submarines. It has evolved as the No.1 Naval fleet support and technical services company in Australia. It is also a specialist in the upgrade of naval vessels providing systems and platforms integration capabilities.

About Your Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our high-performing Thales team as an Electronics Engineer in our Under-Water Systems Business Unit based at our Rydalmere site. Reporting into the Engineering Services Manager, you will be responsible for providing office and off-site mechanical/electrical systems and hardware engineering services in support of the Sonar 2093.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting and reporting technical investigations into problems associated with mechanical and electronic/electrical systems and hardware;
• Conducting and reporting of investigations into obsolescence of mechanical and electronic/electrical systems and equipment;
• Review of drawings and technical documents;
• Preparation of engineering drawings and documents in support of sonar equipment design, development and maintenance activities;
• Preparation of design change documentation including manufacturing drawings, installation instructions, cost estimates and test and trials procedures;
• Providing support to fault diagnosis and repair of the Sonar Reference Set and Sonar Towed Bodies;
• Providing support to production and repair centres for the sonar and degaussing equipment;
• Conducting Sonar and Degaussing System Test and Trials activities onboard MHC ships
• Assistance to the Sonar Maintenance Team for routine maintenance and repair activities for the sonar and degaussing equipment’s onboard the MHC ships.

How About You?

• BSC in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized technical institution.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with electronic or electro-mechanical systems/equipment;
• A good understanding of analogue and TTL /CMOS digital electronics;
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to drive key results
• Experience of producing clear and concise detailed technical reports in English; and
• Proficient in MS Suite
• Exceptional written and oral communication

Benefits & Culture

Situated in Rydalmere, we have on-site Parking, Gym Facilities and a subsidised Canteen. We offer a competitive remuneration package and fantastic employee benefits. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment with unlimited success and opportunities.

Good to Know

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

As part of our standard process you will complete police, medical, employment and reference checks. Thales also complies with current public health orders in place and as such you may be requested to provide your COVID-19 vaccination record.

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