One of our defence clients is looking to hire a Signatures Engineer & Manager (Acoustics – Noise/Vibration) for a permanent role based in Adelaide.
Role# 1 : Signatures Engineer (Acoustics – Noise/Vibration)
About the Role:
Signature Engineer will apply acoustic engineering principles to perform noise and vibration data collection, testing, analysis and reporting. Develop, or assist in the development of documentation such as drawings, specifications, test and trials procedures (including safety assessments), concessions, engineering reports and work instructions. Investigate signature defects and problems and support in the development of remedial and corrective designs and actions to overcome and prevent the recurrence of these defects
Skills & Experiences:
- A relevant Engineering Degree or relevant Science Degree, and appropriate experience.
- Experience in noise and vibration control of machinery systems in the defence, marine or industrial environment is desirable
- Experience in acoustic design within buildings, architectural and environmental contexts is desirable
- Experience in underwater acoustics modelling and behaviour is desirable
- Experience with signature and/or noise and vibration measurement equipment and analysis tools (such as Bruel and Kjaer Data Acquisition Hardware and PULSE package) is desirable.
- Experience with various engineering modelling tools (e.g. FEA, BEM, SEA) and software packages (e.g. Matlab, LabView, ANSYS) is desirable.
- Ability to recognise and set appropriate priorities and work standards.
Role#2 : Signatures Manager (Acoustics – Noise/Vibration)
About the Role:
Signatures Manager will manage the signatures team, including supporting the growth of the team through recruiting, setting objectives, evaluating performance, developing growth plans, promoting, and performance managing staff. Proactively identify, resolve, and (where required) escalate signatures issues and risks. Plan, prioritise, resource, and report on Signatures engineering activities; managing associated programmatic risk to ensure successful delivery. Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external stakeholders in design reviews, program reviews, and leadership forums.
Skills & Experiences:
- Bachelor (mandatory) or Post-graduate (preferred) level Engineering or Science qualifications in a technical discipline relevant Signatures.
- Professional Body recognition to Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in Acoustic and Non-Acoustic Signature Management during design and sustainment phases.
- Proven experience in providing technical guidance to multi-disciplinary teams to resolve complex technical issues.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, directing the team’s work scope accordingly to respond to business priorities.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and growing specialist engineering teams.
- Proven proficiency in soliciting specialist advice from the Science and Technology community and synthesizing into engineering outcomes.
- Evidence of outstanding internal and external stakeholder management. Familiarity with internal Navy and Naval Submarine Sustainment Group (NSSG) processes is desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven proficiency in communicating complex issues clearly and simply to a diverse range of stakeholders across organisational, cultural, and language barriers.
- Experience with subcontractor engagement including development of work scope and use of commercial mechanisms to achieve desired outcomes.
- Demonstrated application of project management techniques on an engineering project in a project engineering role or similar.
- Formal qualifications in System Engineering or equivalent training (desirable).
If interested, APPLY NOW or call Aparna on 08 8228 1560.
