Chief Engineer - Tactical
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Rheinmetall scores A on the Alion truth index.
Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Engineering team brings together diverse expertise across mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and specialty disciplines. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Engineering, the Chief Engineer - Tactical serves as RDA’s official Design Authority for the Boxer Platform and acts as the primary engineering point of contact for the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA).
About the Role
As RDA’s Design Authority for Boxer, you will be accountable for the technical integrity of everything we deliver to the CoA and our international partners: that it is correct, complete, safe and fit for purpose. You will also be the Commonwealth’s primary engineering point of contact, representing RDA on all technical matters. Your responsibilities will include:
Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks and issues and capitalise on opportunities across the program lifecycle;
Ensure customer requirements are accurately translated into verifiable system requirements;
Leadership and direct the Engineering teams allocated to Boxer programs;
Partner with Engineering Leads within RDA and Rheinmetall AG;
Advise Chief Engineers and Program Directors on all engineering matters;
Oversee technical program planning and bid activities within RDA Engineering for your product lines; and
Approve statements of safe operation and requests for deviation in support of Tactical Systems delivery.