Electronics Engineer

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

The Electronics Engineer role will be part of a diverse team of engineers, technicians, production staff and management supporting the Undersea Warfare business sector of Under Water Systems in Australia. Specifically, performing engineering related tasks to maintain and support the Scylla sonars and associated equipment and systems.

BENEFITS @ THALES

• Competitive remuneration
• ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday
• Fitness Passport Discount
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Electronics Engineer, you are accountable for:

• Deliver and maintain equipment and systems including engineering calculations, developing assembly, repair and test techniques, sourcing of alternates to obsolete parts and materials, and testing to appropriate engineering specifications.
• The design of new components for equipment and systems or test fixtures.
• Undertaking Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on location or on components returned from site.
• Creating, reviewing and maintaining design and manufacturing documentation such as: specifications, compliance matrices, design calculations, analysis reports, drawings, test plans, test reports, routing cards and BOMs.
• Documenting all engineering support and investigation work to a high standard and utilising the peer review process.
• Ensuring the quality and configuration control of produced design, manufacturing and test data.
• Participating in design reviews, test readiness reviews and production readiness reviews.
• Providing technical advice to members of relevant teams, seeking Design Authority (DA) approval where required.
• Developing and maintaining clear plans for assigned work packages, including routine status reporting and revised estimates to complete.
• Proactively participating in the continuous improvement of Lean systems and processes within the Engineering group.
• Acquiring and maintaining technical knowledge across all the Scylla subsystems, including the outboard and inboard components, associated maintenance / test equipment and manufacturing processes.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• IEAust recognised Electrical / Electronics Engineering degree able to meet the requirements for Professional membership of Engineers Australia.
• Circuit board, electronic module or rack / cabinet and cabling design.
• Knowledge of the engineering design, manufacture, verification and configuration processes.
• Minimum 3 years experience working ‘hands on’ as part of a team to manufacture and/or support high quality technical equipment or systems.
• Must have a flexible attitude, be willing to develop new skills and work as part of a team.
• Good initiative, self-management and planning skills.

GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. A Defence security clearance is required for this role; applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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