Combat System Senior Technical Officer - NSW

About the role

Saab Australia is recruiting a Combat System Senior Technical Officer for the Royal Australian Navy. You will lead the sustainment of the Saab 9LV Combat System, supporting the integration and performance of sensors, radar, weapons, communications, navigation and electronic warfare systems. The role covers maintaining and upgrading advanced combat system equipment across RAN platforms such as the Anzac Class, Offshore Patrol Vessels, Landing Helicopter Docks, Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment ships and Hobart Class Destroyers.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing serviceability, readiness and performance through system monitoring, fault diagnosis, planned maintenance, breakdown response and corrective repair.
• Coordinate and perform testing, fault-finding, maintenance, upgrades and repairs on electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical systems on RAN ships and support facilities.
• Deliver hardware installation, testing, commissioning and acceptance, including cabling, fibre optic terminations, network configuration and system integration.
• Diagnose and resolve operating system, application and network issues, including LAN, WAN, VPN and Wi-Fi environments.
• Conduct routine inspections, condition assessments and performance monitoring.
• Provide urgent repair support for RAN vessels, including remote locations and at-sea operations.
• Produce closing reports and quality evidence such as test reports, test plans and drawing updates for the customer.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
• Extensive experience installing, commissioning and maintaining electronic systems, and in operation, fault finding and repair.
• Expertise in IPC workmanship standards.
• Supervisory, coordinating and planning skills.
• Working at Heights certified and holding a Construction Industry White Card.
• Australian citizen who can obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level; export control eligibility may be checked.

Required skills

• Windows, macOS and Linux for installing, configuring and troubleshooting systems.
• Proficiency with PCs and software such as Microsoft Office.
• Hybrid work arrangements (home / office) and a 9-day fortnight will be considered.

What we offer

• Up to 6 weeks leave.
• 14% employer superannuation contribution.
• Free income protection insurance.

To apply, submit a CV and cover letter through the application form, which includes pre-employment screening such as reference and police checks.