Control Monitoring & Autonomy (CM&A) Engineer
About the Opportunity
The Engineer â Control Monitoring & Autonomy (CM&A) supports the full lifecycle of vessel control system development, from concept to delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution. The role ensures all outputs meet Austal’s technical standards, client requirements, and regulatory compliance, while also providing ongoing support for the operation, maintenance, and updates of control system software and hardware throughout the vessel’s service life.
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
- Produce accurate documentation that meets procedural and audit requirements.
- Ensure work is completed within deadlines to avoid compromising construction deliverables.
- Communicate effectively through drawings, verbal, and written formats with all relevant stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a proactive attitude toward innovation and continuous improvement.
- Actively seek alternative methods to enhance task efficiency and effectiveness.
You’ll Need
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Computer, or equivalent discipline.
- Industry experience in automation and control systems.
- Understanding of regulatory body rules and compliance requirements.
- Perform assigned engineering tasks under supervision.
- Develop detailed hardware and software designs with guidance.
- Collaborate with other design disciplines for system integration.
- Liaise with the Electrical workshop during switchboard construction.
- Support commissioning of Austal and third-party systems onboard vessels.
Favourable experience
- Schneider M580 and M340 PLC/PAC including Control Expert Classic.
- Schneider TSX PLC including PL7 Pro and Unity Pro.
- Operational Technology communication protocols including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, OPCUA, MQTT, PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP and NMEA0183/2000.
- Citect SCADA 2015 (7.5) and earlier.
- Distributed IO systems including Wago IO 750 series and Schneider Advantys IO.
- Siemens S7 PLC and DCS including TIA Portal and PCS7.
- Wago PFC 750 series and CodeSys.
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.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia
