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Saab Global
Installation in HQ

Senior Logistics Engineer

Adelaide, Australia
Closing date: 19 April 2024

The role

As part of our Naval Combat Systems group, the Senior Logistics Engineer will be responsible for undertaking logistics engineering and obsolescence analysis activities in support of acquisition projects and sustainment tasks. 

Further, the successful candidate will:

  • Assist in preparation of ILS documentation and plans
  • Undertake logistics engineering for acquisition and sustainment projects, as follows:
    • Reliability, maintainability and availability modelling and analysis
    • Failure mode, effects and criticality analysis
    • Reliability centred maintenance analysis
    • Level of repair analysis
    • Maintenance task analysis
    • Spares analysis
    • PHS&T analysis
    • Obsolescence management and analysis
  • Liaise with the OEMs to identify, analyse and recommend corrective actions for equipment obsolescence problems, including development of costed corrective actions plans
  • Undertake life cycle cost analysis for acquisition and sustainment projects
  • Review supplier and OEM generated ILS plans, logistic support data, technical manuals and other ILS documentation as required

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and 9 day fortnight will be considered for this role.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Logistics Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent on the job experience
  • Experience in Defence industry and its logistics practices and standards
  • Sound experience in logistics and reliability and maintainability (R&M) engineering
  • COTS based logistics experience
  • Experience in the application of relevant military and commercial logistics  standards
  • Experience in LSA and R&M analysis tools
  • Experience in preparing ILS inputs to tenders


As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

Culture and benefits

We employ over 900 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised.  You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

  • 6 weeks paid leave each year
  • 13% Superannuation
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
  • Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. You may contact our careers team at careers.mailbox@au.saabgroup.com for a copy of the full position description. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to:  reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.