Program Engineering Manager
Leads engineering delivery for a complex Defence program at Babcock in Abbotsford, VIC: planning and integrating engineering activities, managing technical risk and governance across internal teams, subcontractors and OEMs to sustain critical Mission Systems. Requires defence engineering leadership, ASDEFCON knowledge and Australian security clearance eligibility.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Abbotsford, VIC, AU, 3067
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Must have
- Eligibility to obtain Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance (AGSVA)
- Extensive experience managing an engineering function and/or technical delivery
- Excellent understanding of engineering toolsets (PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software)
- Extensive engineering leadership experience within complex programs, preferably defence
- Strong understanding of Defence frameworks including ASDEFCON and the Capability Life Cycle
- Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and configuration management
- Experience in requirements definition, interface definition, subsystem design, installation supervision, set to work, and commissioning
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage engineering governance
- Accredited (Washington Accord) bachelor's degree in engineering
Nice to have
- Background in maritime, communications or other highly regulated environments
Full description
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- Work with cutting-edge defence technology
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible working options
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About the role
As Program Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic engineering leadership and oversee the delivery of engineering services across a complex Defence program.
Accountable for the planning, coordination and integration of engineering activities, the role ensures technical outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual, regulatory and organisational requirements.
Working across internal engineering teams, subcontractors, OEMs and the Technical Support Network, you will drive technical integrity, sustainment and operational availability of critical Mission Systems.
Responsibilities include leading technical investigations, managing engineering risks, reviewing and approving technical solutions, overseeing engineering governance and engaging with key stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges.
About you
You are a highly experienced engineering leader with a strong background in managing engineering functions across complex Defence programs, ideally within maritime, communications or other highly regulated environments.
You possess a deep understanding of systems engineering, engineering governance, technical assurance and through-life asset management, with the ability to exercise sound technical judgement and make complex engineering decisions.
A proven leader of multidisciplinary engineering teams, you bring experience overseeing technical risk, engineering compliance and the application of relevant standards, regulations and safety requirements.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, commercial awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, alongside the ability to develop technical capability, mentor engineering professionals and build sustainable engineering teams.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
- Extensive experience in managing applicable engineering function and/or technical delivery.
- An excellent understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
- Extensive experience in engineering leadership within complex programs, preferably in the defence environment.
- Strong understanding of Defence frameworks, including ASDEFCON and the Capability Life Cycle.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and configuration management.