Electrical Engineer

Description

• Our team is technology agnostic and always looking at innovation
• Work closely with the broader Leidos Engineering, Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and the customer's technical team
• Support the systems that aid in the protection of Australian Sovereignty – candidates must be Australian Citizens and be able to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Scoresby location – Hybrid work. Once settled into position, the minimum commitment in the office is 1 day per week – can shift depending on commitments
• Some local travel may be required to support customer reviews and for technical investigations
• Full‑time or Part‑time (Min 4 days) opportunities considered
• Join the Leidos Life Days program and accrue up to 12 days additional days of leave each year

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
• Ruggedised Portable Computing Systems
• Weather Stations and Weather RADAR equipment
• Hydrographic survey systems

Our Electrical Engineers maintain and evolve the product baseline and structures for multiple delivered sub‑systems. They also assist in the smooth transition of new capabilities into service.

Reporting to the Technical Lead, the Electrical Engineer will

• Design, develop and integrate electronic and electrical subsystems for defence maritime applications
• Support system integration activities, including interface definition and verification
• Conduct engineering analysis, trade studies and technical investigations
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and electronic hardware issues during development and integration
• Prepare Applications for Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals to rectify detected defects/problems and improve approved system baselines
• Manage/Develop technical documentation defining systems configuration and design process
• Provide technical advice to Leidos maintenance team and end users of the system
• Provide inputs into potential enhancements to the system

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Systems Engineering experience, preferably within the Defence industry
• Involvement in detailed design development and equipment acquisition/sustainment of systems
• An understanding of the key elements/phases of Systems Engineering and Integrated Logistics Support activities necessary to maintain the systems
• Experience developing engineering artefacts (Applications for Deviation, Problem Reports, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), engineering investigation reports, specialist engineering design, etc.)
• Experience in risk and hazard identification/management within a regulatory environment

Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active Baseline security clearance.

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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