The first thing you learn at Leidos Australia is to leave current thinking at the door. Our aim is to make the world a safer, healthier and more efficient place, but we won’t get far using existing ideas. We need incisive minds like yours to weave together information technology, engineering and science skills into practical solutions for the most complex and high risk challenges.

This role will see you working across a variety of exciting projects within Leidos and provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your high level skills.

Reporting directly to the Engineering manager you will work across a variety of projects and teams. This is an exciting role for a person who has a can do attitude, high attention to detail, good with drafting and 3D designing and wants a long term career with a growing organisation.

You day will offer variety and see you completing

·         3D Modelling using Solid Works 3DCAD package, of a variety of mechanical systems and components

·         Production of 2D drawings from those models to allow production

·         Support to technical writers to produce illustrations and parts breakdowns for technical manual

Our new team member will have previous experience in

• Solid Works CAD package modelling in Defence or a related industry
• Performing technical drafting/modelling tasks
• Mechanical / electrical systems modelling/drafting under the DEF (AUST)5085B
• Working in a team and communicating at varying levels within the business

You will also be adaptable and flexible in a changing and agile environment. You will thrive in a fact paced team and be results orientated.

Ideally Cert 4 or higher qualifications in technical drafting / design is desirable.

What you’ll love

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions. Join a company who acknowledges “People First”. 

As a business we are focusing on setting people up for success and ensuring there is exposure to a variety of projects, so individuals can develop not only specialist skills, but broaden their experience within the defence field.  If this sounds like you and you have the right attitude coupled with the willingness to learn and wanting to be part of a team of professional engineers that are leading the field – apply today

Redefine Possible for your career at Leidos.

This role does requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a Baseline clearance