SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Lead Combat System Engineer is responsible for leading the Combat Systems integration discipline to deliver combat systems integration for naval ships. Systems responsibility includes engineering services for Combat systems, including, not limited to:
- Combat Management Systems and Sensors (e.g. Radars and surveillance systems, Tactical Data Links)
- Weapons and Sensor Systems (e.g. missile and gun systems, countermeasures, fire control systems, etc)
- Communications Systems and Sensors (e.g. terrestrial and satellite radio systems, Intercom, telephony and switching systems, etc)
- Navigation Systems and Sensors (e.g. ECDIS, Navigation Radars, Inertial Navigation and gyroscopes, etc)
- Entertainment and Training Systems (e.g. Internet at Sea, Satellite TV, Entertainment systems and distribution, etc)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work effectively within the broader Navantia Engineering Team by engaging and working with the different engineering disciplines.
- Provide high level of naval engineering technical competence based on relevant experience and knowledge.
- Provide experience and broad technical knowledge of functional and detailed design related to Combat Systems Integration of a naval ship.
- Provide leadership and line management to the Combat Systems engineering discipline in the successful achievement of assigned projects and tasks, including:
- Complete systems design for naval ship systems, applying robust systems engineering process.
- Lead weekly design coordination meetings with the rest of the Combat System Team members.
- Support the team in undertaking of ship Combat System area documentation: technical investigations, root cause analysis and solution identification, impact assessment, analyses, drawings, designs, reports, Installation work packages, etc.
- Deliver technical reports and technical documentation in accordance with established Navantia and customer standards.
- Plan and coordinate assigned engineering projects from concept through to delivery, including the development of project plans, schedule, and engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
- Plan and administrate design coordination meetings with engineering project stakeholders and the Client, support then to Liaise with the customer or customer’s representative, subcontractors & suppliers to ensure that all the relevant information is available, and deliverables are provided in a timely fashion.
- Liaise with the classification societies and national authority where appropriate. Ensuring that the classification and/or national standards named in the specification for an assigned project are met.
- Organise Design Review Meeting with the customer or customer´s representatives.
- Work effectively and collaboratively across the different engineering discipline and Engineering teams working on the Programs
QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years’ experience in an engineering function.
- Experience as in a technical and industrial Defence environment.
- Very strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate and manage an engineering team.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high‐pressure environment.
- Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.
- Proven ability to produce and review clear and well‐presented reports to a suitable quality and standard.
- 2D/3D CAD and other specialist software as required to review design information.
- MS Office to develop reports, spreadsheet data and presentation information.
- MS Project to monitor task and manage resources.
- Knowledge and experience of vessel outfit and the requirements for equipment integration, preferably
- Naval Ships and with direct shipyard experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations and Classification and Flag rule sets.
- Knowledge and experience of ship Combat System integration design and its application to local structure and foundations.
- Knowledge and experience of ship systems design and its impact upon integration.
COMPETENCIES
Technical:
- Demonstrated knowledge of Marine platform Designs, Electrical, Combat System Integration engineering
- Experience working with Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to understand and apply of relevant shipbuilding regulations and standards (MIL, STANAG, IEC, DEF(Aust), Australian Standards, Classification Society, and IMO requirements)
- Capacity to provide technical assessment based on engineering calculations.
- Significant experience working with technical documentation.
- Sound knowledge of design services
- Understanding of the naval/shipbuilding industry operations.
Management:
- Ability to work independently and communicate with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage self (time, conduct).
Behavioral:
- Demonstrate behaviours that promote positive team morale.
- Demonstrate Navantia values at all times and encourage others to do so.
- Develops relationships based on trust and support.
- Good written and oral communication.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to operate in a team environment and autonomously as required.
Leadership:
- Lead people to promote a positive culture that promotes high performance.
- Leads change with energy and enthusiasm.
Security:
- Ability to gain NV1 security clearance.
- The employee must also take care of the ongoing management of their security clearance (at level) with the assistance of their Security Officer.
- Any change of circumstances that will affect the clearance holder must be immediately reported to AGSVA via form SVA003 (Change of Circumstances Notification form).
- The employee must adhere to all ongoing security requirements by Navantia Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia (Defence).
Pre-employment Background Checks
- Reference Checks, Employment Verification, AFP Police Check, Qualification Check, Medical.
