Naval Engineering Contract Roles - Melbourne CBD

We're seeking experienced engineers for initial short-term naval contracts (4-6 months) to support mission-critical naval systems and ships.

For all roles, candidates must hold AGSVA NV1 clearance.

Start: July/August 2025

Location: Melbourne CBD (on-site)

Roles Available:

• Combat Systems Integration Engineer (6 m): Deliver combat system designs using systems engineering, Conduct technical investigations and resolve issues, integrate combat systems with platform elements, Prepare technical reports and documentation.

• Design Engineer (6 m): Broad technical design of naval ship systems. Apply marine/Naval/class standards, manage Engineering Change (EC) tasks, 3D modelling to CAD, investigate issues, and deliver technical reports.

• Naval Architect (6 m): Lead naval architecture and outfit design: arrangements, stability, performance, fit-out specs, fluid/ventilation systems, and shock-resistant design.

• V&V Engineer (4 m): Develop V&V test plans/OQE capture strategies, author inspection/test procedures, support Test Readiness Reviews, coordinate tests across stakeholders, act as Test Witness, document findings, and support system commissioning under WHSE guidelines.

Candidates' backgrounds:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering field
• Proven experience in naval ship systems, within a Defence context
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role e.g.
  • Combat Systems - Design and integration experience
  • Desing Engineer - CAD/3D modelling
  • Naval Architect - Maritime platform design and structural analysis
  • V&V Engineer - test planning, stakeholder coordination, and technical documentation skills

For more information and full position descriptions, please get in touch today.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Ellen Hanratty on 03 9982 0303. #LI-EH1