Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join the JORN Capability Line of Business. The role can be based in Melbourne CBD or Adelaide and involves leading the design and development of electrical systems and equipment for defence radar projects.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse product performance and identify improvements in functionality, reliability, manufacturability, cost and quality.
• Conduct engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, material selection and drive design reviews of electrical systems and cross‑domain interfaces.
• Investigate technical issues, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support prototype builds, testing programmes and product verification and validation activities.
• Develop and present electrical candidate solutions against requirements, optimise designs and manage integration.

Required profile

• Qualified electrical engineering degree meeting the requirements for membership of Engineers Australia.
• Meets requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer, preferably a member of a professional body.
• Experience developing electrical equipment designs, participating in design reviews and conducting validation testing.
• Ability to work with geographically dispersed teams and occasional interstate travel.

Required skills

• Electrical systems design
• Engineering calculations and tolerance analysis
• Material selection
• Design review facilitation
• Root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation