C4I Engineer

C4I Engineer

Austal Ships

Fremantle

Full-time, Onsite

Optional 9 Day Fortnight

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a C4I Engineer to shape and deliver integrated command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence solutions for Defence shipbuilding platforms. This role offers exposure to navigation, combat management, and weapons systems. You will be instrumental in integrating specialised equipment from expert vendors, ensuring seamless operation across vessels. Collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their integration partners is key, as you coordinate between suppliers and shipyard design, project, and production teams to achieve fully integrated systems.

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner. With operations across Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam, Austal designs, constructs, and supports defence and commercial vessels for leading global operators. Through the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is spearheading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia, fostering innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Learn more at austal.com/ssa. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.

What's Involved:

• Liaise with specialist C4I suppliers to coordinate equipment integration on an existing mature platform design.
• Assess, communicate, and manage the impacts of design changes to the platform.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams to minimise integration impacts.
• Develop and manage Engineering Change Proposals through the change management process.
• Lead and support C4I team activities, including task allocation and oversight of direct reports.
• Produce and maintain C4I integration documentation across spatial, electrical, mechanical, and structural interfaces.
• Prepare and review key technical documents (TS, SD, SoW) and support V&V activities.
• Support procurement reviews, maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), and assist production, testing, and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting activities.

You'll Need:

• A degree in electronics, design, or manufacture.
• C4I integration experience on Defence Platforms.
• 5+ years of experience in C4I equipment and systems integration.
• C4I specific Engineering, Design, and Integration experience.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Austal is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such, we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia.