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Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Minor Vessel Naval Architect. The Minor Vessel Capability Life Cycle Manager (MV CLCM) program has an exciting opportunity available for a Minor Vessel Naval Architect. We offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.\nJoin our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.\nIn return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.\nThis is your opportunity to join a fast-moving company that works on interesting and unique projects to support Australia’s defence mission and contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force.\nThe Role\nAs a Minor Vessel (MV) Naval Architect, you will work alongside Defence stakeholders to support fleet sustainment activities for Offshore Patrol Vessels and evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats. 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The role involves regular engagement with colleagues, Australian Defence Force personnel, capability partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to support the delivery of sustainment outcomes.\n Key Responsibilities\nAct as the technical interface between the customer, management and the implementation team.\nProvide engineering sustainment support for the Minor Vessel platforms during maintenance activities and in-service defects.\nReview of engineering documentation such as docking calculations, stability calculations, structural calculations, work instructions, defect assessments, repair procedures, test procedures and engineering reports.\nEngage with System Design activities (including trade studies) to ensure that the design artefacts are compatible with the baselined product; consistent across all subsystems, delivering system design to meet performance requirements.\nDevelop work scope and risk assessments for in-service defects, trials, emerging maintenance and reliability issues requiring knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the relevant class society requirements.\nProduce safety and technical risk assessments in accordance with the Defence Seaworthiness Management System.\nKey areas of knowledge include ship design, trim and stability, shock and vibration, dockings, hydrostatics and general structural engineering.\nCollaborating with internal and external stakeholder; securing Raytheon Australia's reputation as a trusted partner in delivering systems integration and mission support solutions to our customers.\n Skills, Experience and Qualifications:\nTertiary Qualification in Naval Architecture as a minimum and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream, including ability to attain RPEQ recognition.\nMinimum 5 years of prior relevant experience (when a University Degree is held).\nExperience conducting Naval Architecture analysis within a heavy engineering, shipbuilding and/or defence industry.\nExperience in effectively representing Engineering professional services to both internal and external customers.\nDemonstrated experience conducting engineering investigations, technical analyses, and preparing engineering reports.\nAbility to interpret technical drawings and specifications, prepare technical documentation, and apply a high level of attention to detail.\nExperience undertaking engineering integration activities and applying Systems Engineering principles, including requirements development, engineering design, design integration, verification, and validation.\nExperience developing, reviewing, and maintaining engineering documentation, including technical drawings, CAD models, work instructions, test procedures, and engineering reports.\nKnowledge of applicable legislation, statutory regulations, classification society rule sets, and engineering governance frameworks.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.\nDemonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercising initiative, sound judgement, critical thinking, and effective decision-making skills.\nProven ability to achieve results and manage competing priorities in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.\nStrong organisational skills, with the ability to manage, prioritise, and complete multiple tasks concurrently while meeting deadlines.\nThis position may require availability to travel when required.\nSuccessful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security clearance as needed. 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