Role Overview
The role As part of our Engineering and Sustainment Services group, the Sustainment Engineering Manager will manage the delivery of engineering outcomes to ensure availability of Combat Systems in accordance with our contracted requirements.
Working collaboratively with our Systems Delivery Group Combat Systems Integration team, MIWS, relevant CLCM, RMP and DSC contractors, they will ensure efficient delivery of engineering change, combat system in service engineering support, and short facility in service support.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to a multi-disciplined team of engineers, technical officers and logistics resources.
Understand and develop requirements for maintaining operational availability and efficiency of the platform combat systems.
Provide engineering sustainment support for installed combat systems including managing system help desks, coordinating planned and unplanned maintenance, and addressing obsolescence issues.
Manage investigations, reports and develop solutions for technical issues in support of the RAN Combat System requirements.
Provide Combat engineering advice to all stakeholders.
Implement and develop systems, policies, frameworks and processes to enable the Combat Systems Support team to deliver exceptional performance while meeting compliance obligations.
Deliver financial outcomes in line with agreed performance measures.
Manage available budget and reporting requirements.
Seek to continually improve the overall cost of ownership and provide value for money outcomes for the customer.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field) and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Relevant professional certifications in systems engineering or related fields such as Engineers Australia CPEng or INCOSE ASEP,



CSEP or ESEP (desirable).
12+ years of experience in engineering, with significant experience in military systems or related defence technologies.
5+ years in a leadership or management role of engineering team(s), with a focus on strategic and technical management.
Experience with Combat Management Systems including weapons and fire control systems, EMI/EMC analysis, RADHAZ, emission security.
Program / Project management experience within an engineering organisation.
Ability to attain an Engineering Level 3 SQEP Delegation.
Application of Asset Management practices.
Familiarity with the RAN Technical Support Network.
Ability to work under pressure when required but able to balance performance and wellbeing.
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.
Benefits
6 weeks paid leave each year.
14% superannuation.
Free Income Protection Insurance.
Adaptable working options.
Access to the Saab shares matching scheme.
Access to MySaab – our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.
We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.
Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.
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📌 Sustainment Engineering Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Saab Australia
📍 Western Australia