Hybrid Ship Engineering Manager

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About the role

  • Ship Engineering Manager overseeing combat systems installation and testing on naval platforms within Defence Delivery Organisation. Engaging with stakeholders and managing complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the installation, test and ultimate delivery of combat systems on naval platforms
  • Perform extensive stakeholder engagement and coordination with the ship builder and the teams responsible for design, production, installation and test
  • Plan and have oversight of the installation, integration, harbour-based testing and sea trials
  • Manage resources effectively and navigate complex technical challenges to achieve program success
  • Guide engineering planning that balances and addresses the threat environment, missions and schedule.

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (electrical engineering, computer science, etc.), and/or equivalent relevant experience
  • 10+ years of systems engineering in an ASDEFCON context
  • 5+ years in a leadership or management role, with a focus on fostering talent development, team cohesion, and a culture of continuous improvement
  • Designing, integrating and managing military systems
  • Software intensive systems
  • Systems engineering principles and practices
  • Managing a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including the customer
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans that align engineering activities with business objectives
  • Managing complex projects with a focus on long-term value creation and organisational growth
  • Ability to navigate complex technical challenges while ensuring that solutions are innovative and aligned with strategic goals
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse range of stakeholders.

Benefits

  • 6 weeks paid leave each year
  • 14% superannuation
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
  • Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

Job title

Ship Engineering Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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