C4I Engineer
About the Opportunity
As the C4I Engineer 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, with exposure to areas such as navigation, combat management and weapons systems. In this position, you’ll help bring together specialised equipment supplied by expert vendors, ensuring seamless integration across the vessel. Working closely with OEMs and their integration partners, you’ll play a key role in coordinating between suppliers and shipyard design, project, and production teams to deliver cohesive, fully integrated systems.
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
- Liaise with specialist C4I suppliers to coordinate equipment integration on an existing mature platform design
- Assess, communicate, and manage impacts of design changes to the platform
- Collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams to minimise integration impacts
- Develop and manage Engineering Change Proposals through the change management process
- Lead and support C4I team activities, including task allocation and oversight of direct reports
- Produce and maintain C4I integration documentation across spatial, electrical, mechanical, and structural interfaces
- Prepare and review key technical documents (TS, SD, SoW) and support V&V activities
- Support procurement reviews, maintain BOMs, and assist production, testing, and EVM reporting activities
You’ll Need
- Degree in electronics, design or manufacture
- C4I integration experience on Defence Platforms
- 5+ years experience in C4I equipment and systems integration
- C4I specific Engineering, Design and Integration experience
- 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
