Naval Architect

Location: AU-WA-HENDERSON-001 ~ 1 Mcgrath Rd ~ MCGRATH

 Position Role Type: Hybrid Highly respected Australian company and global leader in innovation and technology. Be part of an exciting project to support the Minor Vessel Capability for the Australian Defence Force. Great team environment, newly renovated office with on-site parking located at Henderson, WA. Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Minor Vessel Naval Architect. The Minor Vessel Capability Life Cycle Manager (MV CLCM) program has an exciting opportunity available for a Minor Vessel Naval Architect. We offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities. In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities. This is your opportunity to join a fast-moving company that works on interesting and unique projects to support Australia’s defence mission and contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force.

As a Minor Vessel (MV) Naval Architect, you will work alongside Defence stakeholders to support fleet sustainment activities for Offshore Patrol Vessels and evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats. Your responsibilities will include stakeholder engagement, assisting with Problem Identification Reports (PIRs), conducting engineering assessments, supporting the resolution of Urgent Defects (URDEFs), and contributing to the development of technical risk assessments. This role also provides an excellent opportunity to learn, share knowledge, and further develop your understanding of Defence engineering methodologies, processes, and governance frameworks. You will be supported by the Engineering Manager and the broader Minor Vessel Capability Life-Cycle Management (CLCM) team, who are committed to mentoring and professional development. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will help meet the needs of our customer, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The role involves regular engagement with colleagues, Australian Defence Force personnel, capability partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to support the delivery of sustainment outcomes.

Act as the technical interface between the customer, management and the implementation team. Provide engineering sustainment support for the Minor Vessel platforms during maintenance activities and in-service defects. Review of engineering documentation such as docking calculations, stability calculations, structural calculations, work instructions, defect assessments, repair procedures, test procedures and engineering reports. Engage with System Design activities (including trade studies) to ensure that the design artefacts are compatible with the baselined product; consistent across all subsystems, delivering system design to meet performance requirements. Develop work scope and risk assessments for in-service defects, trials, emerging maintenance and reliability issues requiring knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the relevant class society requirements. Produce safety and technical risk assessments in accordance with the Defence Seaworthiness Management System. Key areas of knowledge include ship design, trim and stability, shock and vibration, dockings, hydrostatics and general structural engineering. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholder; securing Raytheon Australia's reputation as a trusted partner in delivering systems integration and mission support solutions to our customers.