About the OpportunityAs the C4I Designer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering seamless command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence solutions across Defence shipbuilding platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full system lifecycle, ensuring smooth integration of advanced capabilities while collaborating closely with OEMs and their integration partners to achieve cohesive, mission-ready outcomes.About AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Learn more at austal.com/ssaThis is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. What’s Involved Assist the C4I Engineer working on assigned tasksGaining exposure and experience to become an SME on agreed equipment and systemsCreate, update and review C4I integration documentation, including working with the Fitout designers for space integration, Electrical for power and network integration, Mechanical for cooling and services, Structural for mounting and loadsReview of Subcontract offers, scopes and subcontract document requirement lists with assistance of the C4I Engineer if and as required3D CAD modelling and model adjustments, and associated drawings2D CAD schematic/diagram drafting, arrangements and detailsSupport of Production during installation, build and STWSupport of V&V during testing and acceptance activitiesReporting on Earned Value Management to report design, documentation and physical completionYou’ll Need3+ years experience in Electrical design or systems integration 3+ years experience in drafting or modellingElectrical design and integration, experience, ideally in the C4I space and in defence shipbuilding2D and 3D drafting and modellingExperience with management of bill of materials and lists in Excel and databasesTechnical specification writing Electrical equipment design an integrationEligibility for a Defence Security Clearance Why Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia AUD Fremantle 6160

C4I Designer

About the Opportunity

As the C4I Designer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering seamless command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence solutions across Defence shipbuilding platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full system lifecycle, ensuring smooth integration of advanced capabilities while collaborating closely with OEMs and their integration partners to achieve cohesive, mission-ready outcomes.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

  • Assist the C4I Engineer working on assigned tasks
  • Gaining exposure and experience to become an SME on agreed equipment and systems
  • Create, update and review C4I integration documentation, including working with the Fitout designers for space integration, Electrical for power and network integration, Mechanical for cooling and services, Structural for mounting and loads
  • Review of Subcontract offers, scopes and subcontract document requirement lists with assistance of the C4I Engineer if and as required
  • 3D CAD modelling and model adjustments, and associated drawings
  • 2D CAD schematic/diagram drafting, arrangements and details
  • Support of Production during installation, build and STW
  • Support of V&V during testing and acceptance activities
  • Reporting on Earned Value Management to report design, documentation and physical completion

You’ll Need

  • 3+ years experience in Electrical design or systems integration
  • 3+ years experience in drafting or modelling
  • Electrical design and integration, experience, ideally in the C4I space and in defence shipbuilding
  • 2D and 3D drafting and modelling
  • Experience with management of bill of materials and lists in Excel and databases
  • Technical specification writing
  • Electrical equipment design an integration
  • Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

  • Posted Date 30 Jun 2026
  • Location Fremantle
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Engineering
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided