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Senior Electrical Engineer (Keswick, SA, AU, 5035)

Babcock • Senior Electrical Engineer (Keswick, SA, AU, 5035) • 12h ago

Career development opportunities
Competitive rewards and benefits
Flexible working options

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Babcock, you will play a critical role in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions across the full engineering product lifecycle.

Drawing on your expertise in lightning protection, earthing systems and electrical design, you will lead technical investigations, develop robust engineering solutions and make informed decisions that directly influence the success, safety and performance of complex Defence and industry projects.

Working both independently and collaboratively, you will produce and review high-quality technical documentation, support system integration and verification activities, and provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

You will also mentor developing engineers, champion continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to business development activities, ensuring engineering excellence is embedded across every stage of project delivery while supporting Babcock’s commitment to innovation, quality and safety.

About You

You are an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong technical foundation and proven capability in delivering complex engineering outcomes.

Your expertise in lightning protection, earthing design and electrical compliance allows you to confidently solve challenging problems, review third-party designs and provide authoritative technical advice across multidisciplinary teams.

Comfortable taking ownership of critical decisions, you combine analytical thinking with practical application to deliver solutions that meet performance, safety and regulatory requirements.

You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, build productive relationships with customers and suppliers, and thrive in environments where continuous improvement and innovation are valued.

With a commitment to professional excellence, safety and quality, you take pride in delivering engineering solutions that make a meaningful impact throughout the entire product lifecycle.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
A good understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
Systems engineering experience coupled with engineering experience in AS3000:2018 and AS1768:2021.
Desirable: Engineering experience in RF and / or communications relevant discipline.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Req #74383