Product Engineer (Sonar Dome and Polemast)

PRODUCT ENGINEER (SONAR DOME AND POLEMAST)

Job Location: Adelaide, South Australia or Melbourne, Victoria – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

We have an exciting opportunity contributing to the engineering design of the Hunter Class Frigate Underwater Warfare Systems, including within the wider Combat System where you will lease with other Combat System leads and Design Authorities to ensure coherency across the Combat System and incorporation of customer requirements.

As the Product (Sonar Dome and Polemast) Engineer, you will capture and maintain the functional, physical and specialist engineering suite of information (safety, security, EMI/C, etc.) for the Hunter Class Underwater Warfare Systems, ensuring physical and functional interfaces are captured fully and agreed.

Core Duties:

• Design definition documentation for Sonar Dome and Polemasts, supporting all Platform and Combat system integration needs
• Review and approve technical and programmatic data deliverables from underwater warfare system vendors to ensure consistency with contracted requirements and the HCF combat system and ship platform
• Provide technical input into procurement, design reviews, installation, test, trials, acceptance and engineering change activities
• Collate Installation, Activation, Testing and Certification documentation in support of Manufacturing Engineering, and RVCA
• Provide all technical expertise required by Supply Chain in the procurement of equipment and related services
• Maintain Stage 1 Design baseline information including related IPMD, ensuring configuration control and responsibility for a coherent document set from a Mission system view
• Develop and Support Ship Installation, Activation, Testing and Certification capabilities as well as planning and for your systems, liaising with and directing external contractors and CSI-IPT as appropriate
• Provide Acoustic and Topside Integration advice to other areas of WoS design on request

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic or Aeronautical Engineering
• Experience in naval platforms particularly sonar systems and topside design highly regarded
• Experience of combat system integration, installation, test, trial and acceptance of equipment in a Naval environment highly desirable
• Knowledge of system engineering development methodologies, strategies and toolsets used in a Naval environment
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

The Hunter Class Team

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia's defence history - the design and build of Hunter class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia's shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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Security statement

Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.