Canberra Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance
About Us
IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
The Role
We’re looking for a skilled RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) Engineer to join a Defence program team in Canberra. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the technical detail of system reliability and sustainment, helping ensure fleet and vehicle systems perform when and where they’re needed.
You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, feeding RAM considerations into design decisions and helping improve fleet availability and mission readiness over the system lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct reliability analysis and failure prediction assessments across propulsion, mechanical, electrical and mission systems
- Develop and maintain reliability and availability models, factoring in maintenance strategies, spares and sustainment requirements
- Define and refine maintenance concepts, including repair times, maintenance intervals and level of repair decisions
- Monitor in-service fleet performance to identify reliability trends, failure modes and improvement opportunities
- Prepare RAM-related technical documentation, analyses and recommendations in line with Defence engineering standards
Required
- Current NV1 security clearance
- Experience in RAM analysis, systems engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of RAM principles and methodologies
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams on complex systems
- Familiarity with relevant reliability tools, standards and sustainment planning practices
What We Offer
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team working across some of Australia’s most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects.
We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.
Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.
