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Graduate Combat Systems Engineer


Company : BMT


Location : VIC,


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Graduate Combat Systems Engineer at BMT Department Technical Capability Location AUS - Melbourne Overview Are you ready to jump straight into exciting projects that keep Australias Naval assets at the cutting edge? Were looking for passionate Engineers to join us and make a real impact from day one, as a Graduate Combat Systems (C4I) Engineer. Theres never been a better time to kickstart your career in the Defence and Maritime space, working alongside experienced Engineers who are eager to mentor and support your growth. The Maritime Design and Engineering team draws on the combined strength of BMT and AMT, bringing together more than 40 years of experience across Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems/C4I Engineering to meet growing industry demand. If you are an Engineer graduating at the end of 2025 or mid2026, or who has already graduated, apply nowyou do not want to miss this opportunity! Key Responsibilities Work on a diverse range of exciting projects in support of Australian and regional maritime programs, both new construction and sustaining/upgrading ships. Perform specialist design and engineering integration of combat management systems, communications, weapons and sensor systems on naval vessels. Provide Combat Systems/C4I engineering support and guidance within whole of ship teams involving all technical disciplines. Undertake engineering projects from investigations through design concepts, OEM interaction, preliminary and detail design to production implementation and customer acceptance. Represent the company on a professional and technical basis with Defence/Navy clients and broader OEM and system suppliers. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise A relevant Engineering degree (e.g., Computer Systems, Electronics, or Communications). Excellent written communication and interpersonal abilities. Welldeveloped problem diagnosis and solving skills. Effective time management skills and strong attention to detail. Motivation and drive to develop your technical capabilities in a multidiscipline environment. Due to the nature of the work, you must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for an Australian Defence Security Clearance. The selection process will include preemployment screening including a Police Records Check. Job Benefits Hybrid working: flexibly from our Melbourne CBD engineering office and from home. Fortnightly rostered day off (RDO) and Flexa flexibility. Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses. Investment in learning and development tailored to you. Defence Reserve Leave for defence reservist employees. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect. Our valuesTrust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaborationdefine who we are and how we work. Please note that we will be shut down from 19 December 2025 and will return to the office on Monday the 5th of January 2026. During this time, we will not have access to reply to any applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr