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Rheinmetall

4.4
  • > 100,000 employees

Calling all Systems Engineers!

Location details

Remote

Brisbane, Melbourne

  • Australia

    Australia

    Remote work

Location

Brisbane, Melbourne

Opportunity expired

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • Number of vacancies5 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 1 Jan 2021

About Rheinmetall Defence Australia

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Group, a global Defence and Automotive technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapons, Ammunition & Protection.
RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capability to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection, and sustainment.

About Us

We have opened our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Queensland, Australia and established a new national sovereign military vehicle capability that enables the design, development and local manufacture of military vehicles, platforms and turrets for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and export to like-minded nations. The MILVEHCOE is an 11ha precinct incorporating a regional headquarters for Rheinmetall and a major manufacturing hub that will deliver vehicles into the ADF including Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) under Australia's Land 400 Phase 2 and high mobility logistics trucks under the Land 121 Phase 3B/5B program.

We have immediate vacancies available for junior to senior level systems engineers to support RDA's current programs. Majority of positions will be based at MILVEHCOE (Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence) in Redbank as well as some further opportunities based out of our Melbourne office.

If you are a recent graduate, senior or experienced with 10+ years, we want to hear from you! These opportunities will be recruited after the holiday break in mid to late January 2021. We ask if you are interested in hearing about our opportunities, please apply to this advert, and you will be contacted in the New Year.
Please note – all our engineering positions must hold NV1 Security Clearances, so these positions are ONLY open to Australian Citizens.

Some of these positions may have the opportunity to undertake a technology transfer to Germany for 12 – 18 months to support the relevant programs. Will be discussed at interview.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of Respect, Trust and Openness. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

  • Hold tertiary qualifications in engineering;
  • Formal training in Systems Engineering and or SESA Certification highly desirable;
  • Experience with DOORS;
  • Demonstrated experience in engineering – looking for all levels from grad to senior level;
  • Leadership capabilities– looking for all levels;
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, consultation and negotiation skills;
  • Ability to relocate if not located in Brisbane or Melbourne;
  • Be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment screening (Applicants MUST hold Australian Citizenship); and
  • An ability to travel internationally and interstate when and if required

What's on offer?

  • Working in a great team and with exciting products
  • Opportunity for career development and further training
  • Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
  • Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
  • Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
  • Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
  • Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
  • Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

Join an inclusive culture

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work successfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.

Veterans are always encouraged to apply for roles at Rheinmetall where they can bring select skills and expertise to the delivery of products and services for our customer.

Next Steps

If you are ready to take the next step, Apply Now!

Rheinmetall may use various recruitment and selection tools and techniques as part of our process, such as video interviewing, online assessments, face-to-face interviews and assessment centres.

The preferred candidate will be required to complete RDA's background checks including pre-employment verification and national police checks.

Applications close: 1 January 2021

Questions

For further information about this opportunity, please call Tali Butler on +61 428 881 736.

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
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Reviews

user
Graduate
Brisbane
3 years ago

As I was lucky enough to place on the concept design team with only a lead engineer and a senior engineer, the two of them gave me significant responsibilities and I was lucky enough to get one-on-one tutelage from them. However, other graduates have not been so lucky.

user
Graduate
Melbourne
3 years ago

As a design engineering graduate, I have had two key projects. One of which Rheinmetall held design responsibility. This project involved day-to-day activities such as design brainstorming, 3D modelling (CAD), project meetings, researching current technologies to fit your applications, etc. On the other project, we were not the design responsible body (meaning we were contracting the design work to an external body). However, we have the responsibility to provide our customer with quality that lives up to our standards. In this project, my day-to-day responsibilities include supplier meetings, customer meetings, completing and managing FMEA's (noted issues list), completing action items that come out of the FMEA and occasional site visits.

user
Graduate
Adelaide - Holden Hill
3 years ago

Workload isn't overwhelming but it doesn't feel like I'm doing nothing either. There are lots of small milestones, to make me feel like I've accomplished something.

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About the employer

Rheinmetall Defence Australia company logo

Rheinmetall

Rating

4.4

Number of employees

> 100,000 employees

Industries

Defence & Aerospace

Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a mobility and security technology group headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Pros and cons of working at Rheinmetall

Pros

  • Great team and great work. I have a lot of support from my team and everyone is more than happy to help. The work is fulfilling, enjoyable and always exciting.

  • Working in the Engineering Department everyone is super knowledgeable and experienced. Everyone is more than happy to share their knowledge and experience with me, helping me to become a better engineer.

  • Great atmosphere. Manageable workload. Flexible hours.

  • I am working on exciting projects and I feel I am having an impact on the work I am doing.

  • The senior engineers I work with are always willing to teach and give advice. I have been lucky enough to work on very interesting subsystems.

Cons

    • Lack of official registered training.

    • Although everyone is willing to share knowledge and experience, as a Graduate there is no formal programs or development goals for me to chase in order to help grow my capability.

    • Requires a 4-month wait for NV-1 security clearance to get into the meat and potatoes of my role.

    • The lack of official registered training and engineering tools - advanced FEA software, calculation tools such as Python/Matlab.