Combat Systems Technical Lead (Hybrid, 9‑Day Fortnight) …, Adelaide

Overview As part of our XXXX group, the Combat System Technical Officer will be responsible for the sustainment of the suite of Saab 9LV Combat System products for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), including underwater sensors, radar and weapons systems, communications, navigation aids and electronic warfare systems. The Technical Officer will also be responsible for the upgrade, updating and upkeep of advanced military Combat System equipment onboard Royal Australian Navy ships and support facilities, supporting the Anzac Class (FFH), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD), Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher (AOR) and Hobart Class Destroyers (DDG). This role is accountable for the serviceability, readiness and accuracy of the Combat Systems, operating systems, and monitoring performance to identify and correct operational faults. The officer will conduct maintenance tasks, including routine planned maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and implementing corrective repairs. Responsibilities
- Undertake the test, acceptance and set‑to‑work of hardware at factory and ship/shore installations, including installation of equipment, connectivity testing, network configuration and commissioning.
- Diagnose and resolve problems related to operating systems, drivers and applications, and configure LANs, WANs, VPNs and Wi‑Fi, diagnosing network problems.
- Undertake routine inspections, condition assessment and monitoring of systems to deliver optimised performance and improvement.
- Support Combat System Senior Technical Officers and Team Leads in the delivery of work packages.
- Lead small teams in routine work activities and coordinate support functions such as test equipment, staging of equipment and liaison with stakeholders.
- Test, diagnose, repair, maintain and upgrade a wide range of electronic, electrical and electro‑mechanical equipment on RAN ships. Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office, 9‑day fortnight and part‑time (0.8 FTE minimum) will be considered for this role. Qualifications
- Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Engineering (or related UEE Electrotechnology competencies) or higher.
- 3‑5 years’ experience in the Defence Force, Defence industry or maritime environment.
- Experience in circuits and wiring fault finding in PC and industrial computing bus systems (cPCI, VME).
- Previous experience in field fault diagnosis and repair of electronic and electrical equipment.
- Installation, commissioning and maintenance of electronic systems.
- Proficiency in IPC workmanship standards.
- Proficient in the use of PCs and relevant software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Working at Heights certified and Construction Industry White Card. Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level. Information regarding nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR. Benefits
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 14% superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab – online store offering rewards and discounts EEO Statements Saab Australia is an equal chance employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds, veterans and their families. Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqqdz