Periscope Technician

at  BAE Systems

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a great opportunity for a Periscope Technician to join our Red Ochre Autonomy and Sensors (ROAS) program, based at Mawson Lakes SA, reporting to the Maintenance Team Lead.
You will be responsible for planned and corrective maintenance and commissioning of the Periscope Systems and Periscope Line Repairable Units on the Collins Class Submarine.

• Carry out planned maintenance and defect repairs, interconnection, integration, installation, set to work, acceptance testing, repair and maintenance of Periscope Mission Systems and support equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance services for periscope systems as required
• Perform failure diagnosis, repair and production testing of periscope systems down to component level in accordance with approved test procedures
• Perform Acceptance Test activities using automated test equipment

About YOU

• You have experience in a Mechanical, Electronic and/or electrical engineering environment
• You have experience in fault finding of mechanical, electrical and electronic assemblies to component level and can confidently provide objective quality evidence.
• You have experience with data acquisition and analysis systems
• You are a team player that enjoys hands on work and sharing your knowledge with your peers
• Safety is second nature and you make it a key part of your daily routine
• You are familiar with use of mechanical equipment including cranes and pressure testing equipment
• You take pride with your attention to detail
• This role will require participation in a ‘on call’ roster to ensure that urgent defect repairs can be performed as needed
• You may be required to carry out urgent defect repairs on the submarine ‘at sea’ as required

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances