Graduate Naval Architect (MD&E)

About the role

BMT, a global maritime consultancy, is recruiting a Graduate Naval Architect in Melbourne. The work is tailored to each project, with a focus on developing you into a confident, autonomous engineer, alongside experienced Naval Architects and Engineers. Recent graduates and early-career Naval Architects (1-2 years' experience) are also encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Support a range of Australian and regional maritime programs, including new construction such as the Royal Australian Navy surface ship programs, and the sustainment and upgrade of existing RAN fleet ships.
• Provide specialist engineering design support for the integration of equipment and systems on naval vessels.
• Give engineering support and guidance within whole-of-ship design teams covering Naval Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical and Combat Systems Integration.
• Carry out engineering projects from investigation and concept design, through OEM interaction, to production implementation and customer acceptance.
• Travel to undertake onsite ship inspections and test and trials.
• Represent BMT professionally with Defence and Navy clients, defence industry customers, OEMs and system suppliers.

Required profile

• Degree in Naval Architecture.
• Australian citizenship, because the role requires an Australian Defence Security Clearance (pre-employment screening including a police records check).
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, effective time management and strong attention to detail.

What we offer

• Hybrid working from the Melbourne CBD office and from home.
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off and Flexa flexibility.
• Competitive salary, performance and companywide bonuses.
• Defence Reserve Leave and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Tailored learning and development.