The Role:
It’s never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, a leading provider of advanced Maritime Defence solutions. We are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and delivering innovative, mission critical solutions that protect and defend national security interests and we want you to grow your career with us.
As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the team. The Software Engineer actively leads and contribute to the design and development of infrastructure and frameworks to move proof-of-concept innovation and R&D projects into production. This role also ensures the
technical viability of projects that align with the commercialisation goals of Navantia Australia. These projects include the development of maritime technologies related to artificial intelligence, simulation, and autonomous systems.
In this role you will:
- Mentor and supervise software engineering and innovation and R&D associates and interns
- Initiate and lead the development portion of the R&D projects into commercial-ready products
- Support the strategy for the development of R&D products, including software deliverables
- Development of the software development process and provide technical viability expert advice related to R&D initiatives covering simulation, algorithms, optimisation, and artificial intelligence.
- Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will result in a solution that meets customer needs.
- Monitor and keep up to date with the latest best practices in moving innovation and R&D projects into production.
- Experience working with R&D in the Defence industry
As the ideal candidate, you will have:
- Qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related fields with strong Maths or Physics background.
- Demonstrated industry experience in moving proof-of-concept digital technology projects such as projects in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into commercial products
- Supervision of software engineers working in an Agile environment
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.
- Strong time management skills and ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.
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 and competitive remuneration packages. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation. We also offer:
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible working conditions
- International work exchanges
- 4 weeks paid Defence reservist leave
- Training opportunities
- Sponsored higher education opportunities
- Flu vaccination reimbursement
- Salary sacrifice and novated lease
- Spanish language classes
- Quarterly employee achievement award, instant employee recognition scheme, and service awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing webinars
- Mentoring opportunities
- Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
- Monthly get togethers
- Female focused community
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.
