At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits

Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $15.5 P/W

Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Leave

Novated Lease options

Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

Personal & professional training development opportunities

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Our Team

Our Above Water Systems team designs and engineers commercial and naval ships – as well as providing in-service support capabilities. We’re proud to bolster Australia’s sovereign capability through operational support to our Navy. With ongoing training programs and a team of over 500, our people have room to grow and move as they make a meaningful contribution to Australia’s Defence.

The role:
 

A great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in Woolloomooloo. In this role you will develop the skills and experience to satisfy the requirements for becoming a Design Authority Signatory (“Designer”) for Mechanical Engineering tasks.

Responsibilities will include:
 

Perform design tasks and analyses appropriate to individual experience and specialised knowledge in Mechanical Engineering.

Work under broad professional guidance, independently or as a team member to ensure that design products comply with the technical requirements of the task and are performed within the allocated cost and schedule.

Work towards the attainment of “Designer” Signatory status for assigned tasks.

Work towards the attainment of Chartered status of IEAust.

Plan operations and or processes required to complete allocated design tasks, including estimation of requirements of staffing, material costs and quantities.

Understand technical, commercial and legal implications of actions and respond accordingly

Ensure knowledge of quality concepts, standards, systems and programs and their importance to the organisations success

How about you?

Appropriate tertiary qualifications admitting to membership of a professional institution.

Relevant drafting, technical and task management experience highly desirable.

Experience in the use or management of CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) is essential and 3D Modelling software packages highly desirable.

Experience with the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS Project highly desirable
 

And now the fine Print!
 

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.