Overview

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We are a proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, providing whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.

We are growing and seeking the right candidate for the role of Electrical and Control Systems Integration Engineer . This is a full time role with flexibility to be based out of our offices in Port Macquarie, Sydney or Perth.

Position

Role: Electrical and Control Systems Integration Engineer

Location: Port Macquarie, Sydney or Perth (flexible)

Key Accountabilities

- Meet daily with the systems integration engineering team to escalate roadblocks and remove barriers.
- Develop electrical power generation and power distribution systems for marine and vehicle applications.
- Integrate Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5i) systems into marine and vehicle applications.
- Create and review wiring routing tables with passthrough information, termination identification, wire type, connector part numbers and label descriptions.
- Produce electrical plant load analysis, wire sizing and component protection in accordance with classification society and/or ADR standards.
- Establish functional and acceptance test plans for system designs.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with specifications, drawings, and contract terms.
- Partner with the Hull and Structure team to monitor and control system weight to meet design targets.
- Act as primary point of contact with key suppliers to integrate design scope into programs, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to obtain inputs for design activities.
- Develop engineering deliverables in line with engineering processes, ensuring safe and fit-for-purpose outcomes, and present material for life-cycle reviews.
- Review and check 3D models and associated 2D drawings/schematics in accordance with company, industry, and project standards; develop drawings and models as required.




- Create engineering reports to demonstrate compliance with project requirements based on design, testing, analysis and similarity assessments.
- Collaborate with Quality to troubleshoot installation issues, determine root causes, and recommend solutions.
- Review peers’ work for compliance with engineering standards.
- Gain exposure to leading small teams and promote a collaborative environment with visible mentorship.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential

- 10+ years of proven engineering experience with expertise in defence or maritime industries, focusing on shipbuilding or automotive projects.
- Knowledge of regulations, standards, and best practices for naval vessel and automotive design and construction; experience in defence contracting and government project documentation standards.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring abilities with track record of stakeholder engagement and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with design software and simulation tools used in shipbuilding environments.
- Proactive with strong commercial aptitude and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications at degree level.
- Professional certifications or memberships in relevant professional bodies (e.g., Chartered Engineer status).
- Ability to develop system documents, process standards, and high-level reporting.
- Anticipate future design needs and confidently propose them to the business.
- Ability to develop technical documents, manuals and drawings; understanding of military and government project documentation standards.

We deliver value for our customers through innovative people, organizational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person with the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Electrical and Control Systems Integration Engineer (City of Sydney)
🏢 Birdon
📍 City of Sydney