Naval Architect

Date Posted:
2025-08-31
Country:
Australia
Location:
AUSWA117: NCC-H WA, 103 Quill Way, Henderson, WA, 6166, Australia
Position Role Type:
Unspecified

• 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 with on-site parking located at Henderson, WA.

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative, and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force.

Raytheon Australia was selected in December 2020 to provide Capability Lifecycle Management Services to the Commonwealth for its fleet of Minor Vessels. This is an important Capability for the RAN.

The Raytheon Australia Minor Vessels Engineering Team is experiencing growth and are seeking to attract a bright and energised Naval Architect with a robust structural design background to support the Design and Engineering Change Team. The fleet of Minor Vessels spread across WA, NT and QLD. As the Naval Architect, you will be responsible for all Naval Architecture and Structural discipline related activities overseeing the successful development and delivery of Engineering Changes for this fleet.

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. Playing a key role in key projects is just one of the many reasons why it's great to work here.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Naval Architecture and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream, including ability to attain RPEQ recognition.
• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience (when a University Degree is held).
• Experience in conducting Structural and Naval Architecture discipline activities including involvement in one or more of the following System Engineering practices - Requirements Development, Engineering Design, Design Integration, Verification and Validation.
• Develop and review of engineering documentation such as structural calculations, docking calculations, stability calculations, work instructions, test procedures and engineering reports.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders at client, peer, supplier and senior leadership levels.
• Experience in ship structural design and sustainment and its application to local structure and foundations.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and Classification and Flag state rule sets.
• Experience using CAD and Finite Element Analysis programs.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
• Ability to produce clear, well written, and well-presented reports to a high quality and standard.
• This position may require availability to travel when required.

Eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

Don't miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.

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