Minor Vessel Naval Architect

About the role

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Minor Vessel Naval Architect to support the Minor Vessel Capability Life Cycle Management (CLCM) program for the Australian Defence Force. The role works with Defence stakeholders on fleet sustainment for Offshore Patrol Vessels and evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats, reporting to the Engineering Manager and the CLCM team. It is a hybrid position based in Henderson, WA.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the technical interface between the customer, management and the implementation team.
• Provide engineering sustainment support for Minor Vessel platforms during maintenance and in-service defects.
• Review engineering documentation such as docking, stability and structural calculations, work instructions, defect assessments, repair and test procedures and engineering reports.
• Engage with system design activities, including trade studies, so design artefacts match the baselined product and meet performance requirements.
• Develop work scope and risk assessments for in-service defects, trials and emerging maintenance and reliability issues, and produce safety and technical risk assessments under the Defence Seaworthiness Management System.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders, including Defence personnel, capability partners, subcontractors and suppliers.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Naval Architecture, with professional development sufficient to attain CPEng recognition with Engineers Australia, including RPEQ.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience (when a university degree is held).
• Experience in naval architecture analysis within heavy engineering, shipbuilding and/or defence.
• Experience representing engineering professional services internally and externally, and conducting engineering investigations and technical analyses.
• Knowledge of legislation, classification society rules and engineering governance frameworks.
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance eligibility.
• Travel availability when required; previous naval sustainment experience highly desirable.

Required skills

• Ship design, trim and stability, shock and vibration, dockings, hydrostatics and structural engineering.
• Interpreting technical drawings and specifications, preparing technical documentation and CAD models.
• Systems engineering: requirements development, design integration, verification and validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication, autonomy and ability to manage competing priorities.