Job Description

Help shape the systems that support Australia's future.

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Behind every successful capability is a team of people who bring complex systems together. As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll help ensure technology, people and processes work seamlessly to solve important problems for Australian Government customers.

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If you're in your final year of a Bachelor's degree and are looking for a career where you can learn, collaborate and make a meaningful contribution from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the opportunity

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Systems Engineering is about seeing the bigger picture.

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You'll work with multidisciplinary team focused on sustaining and introducing new capabilities into service for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Systems supported include:

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- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
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- Ruggedised Portable Computing Systems
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- Weather Stations and Weather RADAR equipment
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- Hydrographic survey systems
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From your first day, you'll be supported with:

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- A dedicated buddy to help you settle into the team.
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- An experienced mentor to guide your technical and professional development.
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- Structured on-the-job learning and development.
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- Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers across a range of projects.
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- Regular feedback to help you build confidence and develop your career.
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You'll be encouraged to ask questions, learn from experienced professionals and build your capability in an environment where continuous learning is valued.

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What you'll do

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As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll contribute to activities such as:

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- Working with customers and project teams to understand operational needs and technical requirements.
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- Supporting the design, integration and delivery of complex systems.
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- Opportunity to develop into an Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert.
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- Analysing problems and helping evaluate solution options.
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- Developing engineering documentation, models and technical artefacts.
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- Participating in system reviews,



testing and verification activities.
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- Collaborating with software, hardware and project teams throughout the engineering lifecycle.
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- Applying systems engineering principles to deliver high-quality, secure and reliable outcomes.
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About you

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You're in your final year (or recently completed) a Bachelor's degree in:

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- Electrical or Electronic Engineering
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- Mechatronics Engineering
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You don't need previous industry experience—we're looking for people with the curiosity and potential to grow.

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You might be someone who:

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- Enjoys solving complex problems.
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- Likes understanding how different parts work together.
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- Thinks analytically while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
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- Works well with people from different disciplines.
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- Communicates clearly and enjoys learning from others.
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- Is organised, curious and eager to develop new skills.
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About Leidos Australia

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At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

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Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

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Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work.

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Why join us?

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Your first role should help you build both confidence and capability.

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When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:

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- Work on projects that support Australia's government and national capability.
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- Learn from experienced engineers who are invested in your development.
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- Build practical skills through structured on-the-job learning.
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- Work in multidisciplinary teams solving compelling technical challenges.
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- Access flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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- Explore different career pathways as your interests and skills develop.
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- Be part of an inclusive team where different perspectives are valued and everyone is encouraged to contribute.
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Eligibility

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To be considered, you must:

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- Be an Australian Citizen.
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- Be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
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- Be completing (or have recently completed) a relevant Bachelor's degree.
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This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a national security clearance.

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We encourage you to apply

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You don't need to meet every preference to apply.

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If you're excited by meaningful work, enjoy solving problems and want to start your career in a supportive environment where you'll be encouraged to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

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We're committed to building diverse teams because different perspectives lead to better outcomes. Whatever your background, if you're motivated to learn and contribute, we encourage you to apply.

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Start your engineering career working on systems that matter.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

📌 Graduate Electrical Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Victoria