About the Opportunity
As the C4I Designer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering seamless command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence solutions across Defence shipbuilding platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full system lifecycle, ensuring smooth integration of advanced capabilities while collaborating closely with OEMs and their integration partners to achieve cohesive, mission-ready outcomes.
About Austal
Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at austal.com/ssa
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What’s Involved
- Assist the C4I Engineer working on assigned tasks
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Gaining exposure and experience to become an SME on agreed equipment and systems
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Create, update and review C4I integration documentation, including working with the Fitout designers for space integration, Electrical for power and network integration, Mechanical for cooling and services, Structural for mounting and loads
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Review of Subcontract offers, scopes and subcontract document requirement lists with assistance of the C4I Engineer if and as required
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3D CAD modelling and model adjustments, and associated drawings
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2D CAD schematic/diagram drafting, arrangements and details
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Support of Production during installation, build and STW
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Support of V&V during testing and acceptance activities
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Reporting on Earned Value Management to report design, documentation and physical completion
You’ll Need
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3+ years experience in Electrical design or systems integration
- 3+ years experience in drafting or modelling
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Electrical design and integration, experience, ideally in the C4I space and in defence shipbuilding
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2D and 3D drafting and modelling
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Experience with management of bill of materials and lists in Excel and databases
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Technical specification writing
- Electrical equipment design an integration
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Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
Why Join Us?
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Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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A supportive and dynamic work environment.
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Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia
