Outfitting Engineer

About the role

The Outfitting Engineer will support the LAND 8710 program, designing and integrating physical systems onto maritime platforms to enable Army capability at sea. The role involves collaboration with naval architects, marine engineers, Defence stakeholders and industry partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage outfitting designs for equipment, fittings and infrastructure on ships or amphibious platforms.
• Coordinate integration of mechanical, structural and auxiliary systems, ensuring compliance with naval safety, seaworthiness and space/weight constraints.
• Support design reviews, configuration control and installation activities, and assist with verification and sea‑trial testing.

Required profile

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture or related discipline.
• Experience with equipment mounting, stowage, handling arrangements and space/weight considerations.
• Knowledge of Defence engineering and maritime certification frameworks, and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Mechanical design
• Structural design
• Systems integration across land and maritime domains
• Verification and testing processes