About The Role
As a Communications Engineer within the EWIS-L SPO you will provide engineering and technical support EWIS-L SPO outcomes.
The current ADF capability for Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED) has been developed to address threats arising from operations through Joint Projects, Rapid Acquisitions, and Operational Support. The capability includes Force Protection Electronic Countermeasures (FPECM), Neutralisation and Exploitation (N&E), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots, systems and facilities in support of CIED training, a CMD&V capability and a Deliberate Route Clearance capability.
Key Responsibilities
Support the configuration management of Countermeasures Development and Validation (CMD&V) support equipment, and any identified remediation activities.
Manage the Material Certification of the individual components of Hardware-in the-Loop (HWIL) benches sustained by EWIS-L SPO.
Manage the licences and software IAW APM for in-service/baselined sustained equipment .
Conduct Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) of all equipment, ensure all identified and managed correctly for external stakeholders.
Drafting Safety Case Reports (SCR) for managing CMD&V support equipment.
Re-write relevant TD and MSI to support CMD&V support equipment.
Support the catalogue, codification and calibration of CMD&V support equipment.
Provide engineering support to additional tasking from the EWIS-L Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or Telecommunications), eligible for Engineers Australia Membership, or recognised equivalent; and,
Sufficient experience in the relevant area of practice to be eligible for Chartered status with Engineers Australia.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Desirable requirements:
Experience working within a Land Materiel Safety Framework.
Experience with FPECM, CIED systems, and other EW systems.
Knowledge and use of Spectrum analysers and other RF test equipment.
Laboratory and/or Field based testing of designs.
Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant technical field.
Chartered Professional Engineering status.
Experience with advanced communications networks.
Life at Nova – it all adds up!
With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.
Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.
Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:
- Generous Parental Leave : Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
- Professional and Personal Development : Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards well-being such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activities
- Additional Leave : Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
- Flexibility : We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
- Dress For Your Day : We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
- Reward & Recognition Program : Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
- Employee Assistance Program : for employees and family members
- Annual Nova employee engagement : Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
- Well-being Hub with access to health and fitness content
- Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
- Free Flu Vaccination annually
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
- Nova Employee Share Offer
- An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously!
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You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems
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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Sloan in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.
Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.
Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.
Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances
About Nova:
Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.
At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being “Optimised for Performance”. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.
But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.
At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.
