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Saab

Ship Engineering Manager

Saab

. Responsible for the installation, test and ultimate delivery of combat systems on naval platforms .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeAdelaide • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Responsible for the installation, test and ultimate delivery of combat systems on naval platforms
  • Perform extensive stakeholder engagement and coordination with the ship builder and the teams responsible for design, production, installation and test
  • Plan and have oversight of the installation, integration, harbour-based testing and sea trials
  • Manage resources effectively and navigate complex technical challenges to achieve program success
  • Guide engineering planning that balances and addresses the threat environment, missions and schedule.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (electrical engineering, computer science, etc.), and/or equivalent relevant experience
  • 10+ years of systems engineering in an ASDEFCON context
  • 5+ years in a leadership or management role, with a focus on fostering talent development, team cohesion, and a culture of continuous improvement
  • Designing, integrating and managing military systems
  • Software intensive systems
  • Systems engineering principles and practices
  • Managing a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including the customer
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans that align engineering activities with business objectives
  • Managing complex projects with a focus on long-term value creation and organisational growth
  • Ability to navigate complex technical challenges while ensuring that solutions are innovative and aligned with strategic goals
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse range of stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 6 weeks paid leave each year
  • 14% superannuation
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
  • Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

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Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringmilitary systems designsoftware intensive systemsintegrationinstallationharbour-based testingsea trialsstrategic planningproject managementtechnical problem solving
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder engagementteam cohesiontalent developmentcommunicationcontinuous improvementresource managementinnovationcollaborationorganizational growth
Certifications
tertiary qualification in electrical engineeringtertiary qualification in computer science