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We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and for more information.Role Title: Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) EngineerScope and Project Background:LAND **** was developed in response to strategic direction for the Australian Army to operate in littoral environments, replacing ageing amphibious capabilities with a up-to-date, integrated system of landing craft, vehicles, and infrastructure.
It enables independent ship-to-shore manoeuvre, sustained operations without port access, and improved deployment across the Indo-Pacific.
Within this program, the RAM Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring that platforms are reliable, available, and maintainable throughout their lifecycle; supporting design, testing, and sustainment activities to maximise operational readiness and ensure the capability performs effectively in demanding littoral conditions.The key responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:Ensure platform and system reliability through the analysis and prediction of failure rates on vessel propulsion systems,



mechanical/electrical and mission systems and amphibious vehicle subsystemsSupport vessel and Mission readiness through achieving operational availability targetsModel & optimise vessel availability considering maintenance regimes, spares provisioning and deployment cyclesDefinition and refinement of maintenance concepts inclusive of scheduled & corrective maintenance, repair times and level of repair decisionsSupport the development of maintenance plans and sustainment strategies for harsh environments (saltwater, corrosion and remote operations)Collaborate closely within systems engineering teams to influence design ensuring reliability and ease of maintenance, weight vs redundancy and performance vs life-cycle costsEmbed RAM considerations into vessel and vehicle design and integration of mission and combat systemsMonitor in service performance of landing craft fleets and amphibious logistics vehiclesIdentify trends such as failure modes and maintenance bottlenecksRecommend improvements to increase fleet availability and operational readinessEssential Requirements:Bachelor's degree in mechanical, systems, electrical or mechatronics engineering or a similar relevant disciplineStrong working knowledge of failure distributions/ weibull analysis methodology, MTTR and repair strategies, availability modelling and reliability growth and degradation within a defence maritime/land environmentDemonstrated experience in systems engineering including lifecycle frameworks, requirements development, V&V; processes and systems integration preferably in relation to Defence maritime systemsComprehensive hands on experience in ILS principles, Naval or maritime engineering and harsh environment impactsProven background in reliability modelling and prediction, statistical analysis or failure data and data analysisLong term exposure and experience to the interpretation of technical drawings and system schematics, analysis or test & trial data and performing MTBF calculations/availability modelling/ spares and support modellingExceptional written communication skills with experience in the development of Technical assessments, FMECA reports, RAM management plans,



requirements traceability matrices and engineering reports for key stakeholdersStrong stakeholder engagements skills and the ability to adapt communication style to audienceFlexible outlook and strong work ethicRequired Security Clearance Level: NV1Location: Allen Woods Building CanberraWeekly Hours: 40Compensation Details:AUDThe compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued.
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.Benefits Overview:Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.Offerings include:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.Original Posting:06/16/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.
This timeline may change based on business needs.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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📌 Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (Ram) Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Canberra