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So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.\nFrom manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.\nOur Benefits\nCompetitive remuneration + super + annual bonus + private medical insurance\nAnnualised performance review process\nThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment\nFitness Passport discount - Access to a network of gyms across AUS from $15 P/W\nEmployee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech and Medical Insurance)\nModernised paid parental leave\nVeterans leave\nNovated lease options\nPersonal and professional training development opportunities\nSonder - wellbeing and support partner\nOur Team\n Our Underwater Systems team are proud to support the Royal Australian Navy, providing integrated mission-critical solutions to below-surface platforms. With access to some of the world’s most advanced technologies, our people enable naval forces around the world with our state-of-the-art Sonar and undersea combat systems.\nYour role\n The Acoustics Engineering Manager will manage and coordinate all underwater acoustics engineering activities and work packages in support of the various business unit programs and projects within the Underwater Systems business in Thales Australia. As our Acoustics Engineering Manager, you are responsible for ensuring:\nEnsuring that all aspects of the Acoustics Engineering discipline are controlled and stable along all lifecycle phases of bids, projects and R&D activities\nActing as the Acoustics Engineering Technical Authority for the Underwater Systems business line within Thales Australia to approve engineering investigations, detailed design packages\nEnsuring all Work Packages and activities undertaken by the Acoustics Engineering Team meet the requirements of the UWS Business Unit regarding budget, schedule, technical requirements and quality\nPreparation of agreed costed work packages in response to UWS Business Unit requests for Acoustics Engineering support to bids, projects and R&D activities as required\nRequirements analysis and technical maintenance documentation for nominated Acoustic-related Systems\nEnsuring the preparation of all relevant design data pack documentation including specifications, compliance matrices, design calculations, analysis reports, drawings, test plans, test reports and BOMs for design reviews are undertaken in accordance with company procedures and templates as appropriate\nOrganising and conducting Design Reviews and Readiness Reviews when appropriate in accordance with company procedures\nDeploying the adequate Practices and Tools tailored to reach the required maturity according to Project/Product delivery challenges\nContributing on Bids/Products and Projects peer reviews to reduce technical/engineering risks and increase confidence to deliver\nPromoting the Acoustics Engineering team skills and capabilities to the UWS Business Units to ensure the Projects engage the most appropriate skills to solve their Acoustics Engineering problems\nMaintaining flexibility within the team to ensure fast developing urgent technical issues raised by the Business Units can be addressed quickly, efficiently and competently\nYour experience\n To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:\nAn Underwater Acoustics-related Engineering Degree or Mechanical Engineering Degree\nAble to meet the requirements for membership to Engineers Australia\nYou have knowledge and experience with Piezo-electric ceramic materials and substantial knowledge of Acoustics Engineering in the underwater domain\nKnowledge of the Engineering Design process and understanding of the Systems Engineering Design methodology\nAt least 8 years post-graduate design experience with at least 3 years as a lead engineer, providing technical leadership in the engineering design and test lifecycle\nPrevious experience managing and leading teams as well as stakeholder management\nPlanning, preparation, execution and reporting of the engineering design including preparation of all supporting documentation for design reviews\nYou are familiar with technology and associated tools, methods and processes such as:\nDesign: DS Catia, DS Solidworks, DS Smarteam, PTC Creo, PTC PDMLink, Siemens, NX, Autodesk Autocad, CAD Model, Drawings, Bill of Materials, Data Management\n Simulation: Ansys Mechanical, DS Abaqus, DS Dymola, MSC Nastran, Structural analysis (static, modal analysis, shocks, vibrations), Mechanical tests correlation, Design optimization, Strength analysis\nEnvironmental Testing: Shock and vibration tests, Qualification procedure\nGood to know\n Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold a PV security clearance.\n\nAdditional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/.\nThe Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.\nIt’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right - no matter your background or personal circumstances - please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.\nWe’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. 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