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• Located in Exmouth, gateway to the Ningaloo Reef
• Flexibility to focus on career, family, and lifestyle
• Long Term Defence Contractor

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner to the Australian Defence Force providing the advanced space, communication and asset management solutions that keep our sovereign projects on the leading-edge.

Raytheon Australia provides services for the maintenance and operation of critical defence infrastructure including the Space Surveillance Telescope, Very Low Frequency (VLF) Communications Transmitter, Space Surveillance Telescope and C-Band Radar Tracking Radar.

To support our mission, Raytheon Australia is currently seeking a motivated Engineering Manager who is ready to join a diverse, talented and enthusiastic team of professionals in Exmouth, Western Australia.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the engineering integrity of the systems, equipment and for the VLF Transmitter and supporting infrastructure. We are looking someone that can lead and maintain a small, high performing team that delivers engineering outcomes, following a rigorous engineering change process.

As a senior program leader, you will be member of the Program Leadership Team providing advice and recommendations for strategy, execution and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Definition, deployment and enforcement of NCSHEH engineering processes, including their integration within the program;
• Exercising Raytheon Australia Engineering Authority in accordance with defined engineering processes applicable to projects undertaken within the Program;
• Liaison with departmental leaders and other program staff to ensure all systems / sub-systems are appropriately monitored and supported, with necessary changes defined and/or developed to meet user requirements;  
• Manage the conduct of Engineering and Technical analysis for desired reliability, maintainability, availability, safety, and cost-effectiveness outcomes including the conduct of in-depth investigations and providing recommendations for actions.
• Development and implementation of engineering changes according to company and program procedures;
• Leadership of technical reviews and audits within the Program as well as planning, estimating, resourcing and scheduling of engineering tasks;
• Liaison with the Commonwealth Representative on project engineering issues, design process, engineering development and life-cycle support; and timely notification to the Commonwealth of all defects and design deficiencies as they become apparent.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• At least eight years of professional engineering (post-graduate) experience.
• Experience in Engineering and project-engineering management.
• Experience in leading a diverse range of technical disciplines and staff.
• Solid understanding of applicable contract and legislated requirements and the suitable application of technical specifications and standards.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.

As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it’s great to workhere. Come and find out why!

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