Mechanical Engineer - ESSM Programme

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its ESSM (Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile) programme, which develops a medium-range surface-to-air missile to protect warships. The role reports to the Full Rate Production (FRP) Engineering Team Lead and supports the design, development and sustainment of critical defence products. It suits someone with a strong technical foundation, a proactive approach to problem-solving and a proven ability to own and deliver results in a complex engineering environment. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Key responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineering and production operations, resolving production issues, material review boards, configuration control boards and variances
• Design changes and maintain technical data packages (TDP) for existing missile systems, sub-assemblies and components
• Design and sustain automated test equipment for automated factory acceptance tests (FAT) of missile subsystems and components
• Support developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) and analysis to substantiate design changes, including opportunities in trials
• Support the Quality Assurance function with investigations into MRB, FRB, FRACAS and root cause, containment and corrective actions (RCCA)
• Analyse mechanical system and/or equipment requirements and take part in requirements reviews
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders so their requirements are met and incorporated

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Aeronautical Engineering
• Engineering accreditation (NER, CPEng) or eligibility to obtain it
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain one; applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to hold and maintain it
• Demonstrated experience as a professional engineer
• Experience in high-volume or rate-production environments highly desirable
• Eligibility to be cleared for ITAR regulations

Required skills

• Missile or weapons system mechanical design experience highly desirable
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards, First Article Inspections (FAI) and APQP highly desirable

What we offer

• A career with purpose, lifelong learning and a supportive, inclusive workplace
• Rewards tailored to individual and family needs, covering financial and personal wellbeing and a balanced lifestyle
• Support for veterans through VetNet Australia, Reserve Service Leave and a Veteran Mentoring Program