We’re a large scale systems integration company, committed to delivering trusted solutions that help to safeguard Australia. With over 20 years’ local experience and the backing of a 32,000 global network, we currently number 1,000 employees mainly in Canberra and Melbourne. We’re growing fast and are building a business that is focused and fit for the future. Change and innovation are central to the way we work, and we thrive when developing unique, practical solutions to seriously complex challenges.

Brief role summary

• Work with state-of-the-art marine surveying technology - develop hands-on skills that benefit future successful engineers
• Part-Time Opportunity - manage commitment to university studies while being employed
• Previous undergraduate Engineers have been successful in joining the Leidos Graduate Engineering program
• Support the systems that aid in the protection of Australian Sovereignty - Candidates must be Australian Citizens and be able to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Our team works from HMAS Waterhen - Waverton in Sydney
• Note: Some local and interstate travel may be required to conduct maintenance and technical investigations

Position Overview

Leidos Australia supports the Military Survey activity of the SEA1770 Rapid Environmental Assessment project for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). We provide the RAN with underwater hydrographic data to help ships maneuver and deploy safely in unknown maritime environments.

Job Description

We seek undergraduate Electronic or Mechatronic engineers to work part-time as Assistant Field Service Representatives (ASFR).

This role involves maintaining and providing technical support for advanced systems (hardware and software), including:

• Hydrographic Survey Vessels
• Weather Stations & Weather RADAR equipment
• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
• Hydrographic systems
• Portable Computing Systems

Working under the support and direction of the Senior Maintenance Manager, the ASFR collaborates with the customer’s technical team and provides hands-on support to end-users.

The ASFR will learn to

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on the listed systems.
• Investigate and resolve customer-reported system defects.
• Document and report maintenance activities.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on supported systems.
• Provide input on potential system enhancements.

The role offers opportunities for skill development through on-the-job training and formal education, making it ideal for a motivated individual pursuing relevant technical qualifications.

Ideally, the successful candidate will demonstrate

• Hands-on experience with electrical/mechanical systems and the use of hand tools
• Active enrollment in a university program or pursuing a TAFE Advanced Certificate, Associate Diploma, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Communications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with PCs, including software installation, auditing, and firmware upgrades.

However, we would look favourably on people who have

• Telecommunications knowledge, including LANs and radio networks.
• Strong written communication skills for reports and correspondence.
• Maritime experience.
• Planning and scheduling abilities.
• Capacity to work both independently and within a team.

Candidates must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Clearance.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. This can limit persons with dual nationality, permanent residency, or former nationals of certain countries, as per ITAR 126.1.

At Leidos, we’ve built our business on the ability to Redefine Possible and the same applies to your career. We proudly embrace diversity and support our people at every stage of their Leidos journey in terms of inclusion, accessibility and flexibility. We look forward to welcoming you.