About the Opportunity

Austal is seeking a motivated and analytical Reliability Engineer (RAM) to join our Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team supporting strategic shipbuilding programs. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) engineering activities that influence the design, supportability and long-term performance of complex maritime systems.

Working closely with engineering, maintenance and logistics teams, you will develop RAM models, conduct reliability assessments, analyse operational and engineering data, and provide specialist advice to support informed design and sustainment decisions. This is an exciting chance to contribute to nationally significant Defence programs while developing your career within Australia's sovereign shipbuilding industry.

About Austal

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

- Conduct Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) modelling and analysis using industry-recognised methodologies.
- Develop RAM assessments and metrics including MTBF, MTTR and operational availability measures.
- Collect, analyse and validate operational and engineering data to support design and sustainment decisions.




- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate RAM requirements into system design activities.
- Support Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) functions including maintenance engineering, supply support and system safety.
- Ensure RAM engineering outputs comply with Defence standards, contractual requirements and Integrated Product Support policies.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-driven recommendations and engineering insights.

You'll Need

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline).
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Supportability Analysis or Life Cycle Cost Modelling.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Understanding of logistics support analysis and maintenance engineering principles.
- Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
- Experience within naval shipbuilding, maritime sustainment or Defence programs.
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Experience with Defence contracting environments and ASDEFCON.
- Familiarity with reliability engineering tools and standards including Weibull Analysis, MIL-HDBK-217 and MIL-STD-721.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, Asset Management or Defence Logistics.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

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