Melbourne, VIC , Australia

PHYSICAL INTEGRATION ENGINEER

Job Location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia or Bourke St, Melbourne – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

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:

As the Physical Integration Engineer, you will deliver compliant and mature conceptual designs of Combat Systems’ owned compartments, in accordance with program requirements and schedule.

You will contribute to and participate in technical reviews and working groups and provide solutions to design issues raised by detailed design and production teams.

Core Duties:

• Work with engineering managers and technical leaders to mature the spatial design of combat systems compartments in accordance with system and program requirements
• Work collaboratively with the detailed design team to manage tradeoffs between functional design intent and physical constraints
• Evaluate supplier equipment data with respect to it’s physical integration, including the identification of design impacts and risks
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of multi-disciplinary technical issues
• Develop cable schematics & schedules
• Interrogate, troubleshoot & manage design data and objects

Essential Skills:

• Experience working with ships is considered desirable
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is considered highly desirable
• Experience in technical integration is considered essential
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

The Hunter Class Team

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history – the design and build of Hunter class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation

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.

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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. (Remove for non-ITAR role) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.

Naval Ships

Engineering

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