Certification Engineer - Defence
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Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Canberra
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Information Technology

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Position summary
Downer Defence Systems provides a broad range of professional and managed services, asset sustainment and estate upkeep services to the Australian Defence Force, the New Zealand Defence Force and other government agencies.

Downer Defence Systems, combining the footprint and capability of Downer and Spotless, is one of the only integrated services companies that has a whole of Defence Capability Life Cycle offering and mindset. Our Sovereign Industry Capability delivers to the needs of Defence, National Security organisations, the major Primes and other government agencies.

As an ADM Top 10 Defence Contractor, we are a proven and trusted long-term partner, committed to diversity and inclusiveness and to growing Australia's Defence industry with the participation of Small to Medium Enterprises.

Position summary:

The SEA129-5 Certification Engineer (CE) will be responsible to the Project Engineering Manager for ensuring that required project engineering activities are completed and deliverables developed and approved on time, on budget and to an acceptable quality.

The SEA129-5 project goal is to develop and deliver the Maritime Unmanned Aircraft System (MUAS) to increase the ship's Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR&T) capability.

Responsibilities:

As an engineer within SEA129-5, the CE will primarily be responsible for:

• Development of the SEA129-5 Certification Plan
• Development of the SEA129-5 Aviation Safety Acquisition Management Plan
• Assisting with SEA129-5 Certification working groups and secretariat responsibilities for Sea129-5 engineering meetings
• Contribute to SEA129-5 engineering/technical risk reviews including identification and development of mitigation strategies to overcome negative risks and maximize positive risks.
• Providing support to other project tasks as required

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Tertiary qualifications and professional development sufficient to meet the entry requirements for Membership with Engineers Australia or equivalent.
• Previous experience in professional engineering roles with exposure to pre Gate 2 project development in CASG
• Previous experience with UAS projects would be beneficial

Security:

Candidates must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV1 security clearance. Applicants residing outside of Australia or non-citizens will not be considered.

What we offer:

• A diverse and challenging work environment.
• A growing business where opportunities are great.
• A great team where you are empowered to lead.
• Referral bonuses.
• Access to monthly Professional Development Sessions (including specialist forums).