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Senior Project Engineer | Defence Maritime

Amentum -
Cairns QLD

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee discount
Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

IIS
Engineering
Configuration management
Leadership

Full Job Description

Lead engineering design, governance, design acceptance for maritime capability.
Support Defence acquisition, delivery, intro into service, sustainment.
Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance. Cairns preferred, location flexible.

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

We are seeking multiple experienced Maritime Engineers to support the delivery of critical Defence capability programs within Defence Maritime sustainment programs.

These roles sit at the intersection of engineering, acquisition, project delivery, capability introduction, and sustainment. You will play a key role in ensuring maritime capabilities are engineered, assured, certified, and transitioned into service safely and effectively. Working closely with Defence stakeholders, project teams, military units, and industry partners, you will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across the capability lifecycle.

These opportunities will contribute to complex Defence projects, influence engineering outcomes, and support the successful introduction and sustainment of next-generation maritime capabilities.

We’re offering uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?

Provide engineering and technical advice across a portfolio of maritime capability projects
Support the acquisition, delivery, introduction into service, and transition into sustainment of maritime platforms and systems
Lead and manage engineering design, engineering change, and configuration management activities
Conduct engineering investigations, assessments, inspections, testing, and evaluation activities
Support design acceptance, engineering certification, and technical acceptance processes
Develop and review engineering plans, technical reports, safety cases, certification documentation, and engineering recommendations
Assess capability readiness and support transition and introduction into service activities
Manage technical risks and provide practical engineering solutions to complex problems
Work collaboratively with Defence stakeholders, project managers, military units, logistics specialists, and industry partners
Participate in technical reviews, governance forums, acceptance testing, and engineering assurance activities
Ensure engineering outcomes comply with Defence standards, regulations, and technical governance requirements
Contribute to capability enhancements, upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives

What sort of skills do I need?

Degree qualification in Engineering
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) certification through Engineers Australia
Minimum 8+ years' Maritime Engineering experience supporting Defence acquisition, delivery, introduction into service, and sustainment programs
Strong Engineering Design experience within maritime, naval, amphibious, or military platform environments
Demonstrated experience supporting Defence acquisition and capability delivery programs
Proven experience supporting capability introduction into service (IIS) and transition into sustainment
Experience acting as a Design Acceptance Authority (DAA), Design Acceptance Representative (DAR), Engineering Delegate, Technical Authority, Chief Engineer, or equivalent delegated engineering authority
Strong understanding of engineering assurance, technical governance, certification, and acceptance processes
Experience managing engineering change, configuration management, and technical risk activities
Ability to develop and review technical documentation, engineering artefacts, safety cases, and engineering reports
Experience working with Defence stakeholders including CASG, SPOs, Navy, Army, Defence Primes, or Defence industry organisations
Current Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline, NV1 or NV2)

What’s in it for me?

Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, [email protected].

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