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Specialist Engineer - Electrical Power

Downer
Melbourne, VIC
A$138,000-$165,000 p/a + plus super
Engineering → Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 23 hours ago


Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Specialist Engineer - Electrical Power for our consulting services and Integrated Work Packages.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

  • Providing electrical and RF engineering services to ensure the technical integrity of power systems used across Army and/or Naval platforms;
  • Supporting the design, development, and delivery of integrated systems;
  • Auditing existing platform configurations and applying engineering standards to support Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Engineering changes and certification;
  • Supporting system implementation, rollout, and testing to ensure conformance with approved specifications;
  • Conduct requirements analysis and development; Lead system design and implementation activities; Execute verification, validation (V&V), and certification processes;

What You'll Bring

  • Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in Engineering within Defence;
  • Proven experience delivering Defence integration projects;
  • Experience in logistically and technically complex Defence environments;

Highly Desirable:

  • Previous experience in Defence projects or environments
  • Strong background in RF/Electrical systems for contested or EW communication environments
  • Understanding of digital communication protocols and signal conversion techniques
  • Ability to lead technical aspects of integration engineering, working cross-functionally
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement and process development methodologies

Our work is highly complex and confidential; applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV1 security clearance. Additionally, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be necessary. In some cases, this may impose restrictions individuals who are dual citizens, permanent residency, or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

  • Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
  • Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
  • Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
  • Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.


About Downer

Maddington, WA, Australia
Engineering
5001-10000 employees

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called ‘The Downer Difference’. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence.

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