About the role As Program Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic engineering leadership and oversee the delivery of engineering services across a complex Defence program.
Accountable for the planning, coordination and integration of engineering activities, the role ensures technical outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual, regulatory and organisational requirements.
Working across internal engineering teams, subcontractors, OEMs and the Technical Support Network, you will drive technical integrity, sustainment and operational availability of critical Mission Systems.
Responsibilities include leading technical investigations, managing engineering risks, reviewing and approving technical solutions, overseeing engineering governance and engaging with key stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges.
About you You are a highly experienced engineering leader with a solid background in managing engineering functions across complex Defence programs, ideally within maritime, communications or other highly regulated environments.
You possess a deep understanding of systems engineering, engineering governance, technical assurance and through-life asset management, with the ability to exercise sound technical judgement and make complex engineering decisions.
A proven leader of multidisciplinary engineering teams, you bring experience overseeing technical risk, engineering compliance and the application of relevant standards, regulations and safety requirements.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, commercial awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, alongside the ability to develop technical capability, mentor engineering professionals and build sustainable engineering teams.
To be successful in this position you will bring: Extensive experience in managing applicable engineering function and/or technical delivery.




An excellent understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
Extensive experience in engineering leadership within complex programs, preferably in the defence setting.
Strong understanding of Defence frameworks, including ASDEFCON and the Capability Life Cycle.
Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and configuration management.
Experience in requirements definition, interface definition, subsystem design, installation supervision, set to work, and commissioning.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage engineering governance.
Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor's degree in engineering.
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility; Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave; You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own

📌 Program Engineering Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Babcock International Group
📍 Melbourne