ENGINEERING SUPPORT ANALYST

Job Location: Ed Parks & DSTG - SA or Melbourne Central - VIC

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Engineering Support Analyst is responsible for conducting Supportability Engineering and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities to sustain operational capability. The role provides technical assessments, manages logistics Support Analysis data, supports tool and process improvements, and ensures accurate and timely communication of supportability outcomes to stakeholders.

Core Duties:

• Supporting the bi-annual Supportability Tool refresh including troubleshooting, bug fixing, and updating Work Instructions.
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and planning teams to ensure logistics support analysis requirements are incorporated into sustainment strategies.
• Collaborate with condition monitoring, reliability engineering, and production teams to ensure that logistics support analysis data aligns with operational activities and maintenance schedules.
• Participate in HOTO (Hand Over Take Over) processes, ensuring that logistics support analysis data and support plans align with the introduction of new capabilities.
• Provide logistics support analysis input into Lifecycle Management Plans (LCMPs), ensuring requirements-such as spares management, supply chains, and maintenance plans-are aligned with operational needs to support asset sustainment over their operational life.
• Support with obsolescence management, ensuring that the required data is available to support the obsolescence practitioner.
• Provide regular, accurate status updates to stakeholders; engage with relevant parties to gather and verify supportability data; support collaboration across teams to achieve sustainment objectives; and organise and facilitate the monthly supportability meeting, including preparation of associated materials.

KEY CRITERIA:

• Proven understanding of ASDEFCON principles is considered desirable
• Previous ILS experience is considered advantageous
• LSAR & Supportability Engineering experience is considered desirable
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain NV1
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

The JORN Team

The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a connected series of three remote over-the-horizon radars (OTHR) located in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The state-of-the-art defence system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief and rescue operations

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.