Hardware Engineering Manager

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Hardware Engineering Manager

Location :

Keswick, SA, AU, 5035

Onsite or Hybrid : Hybrid

• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About the Role

As the Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead a dedicated engineering team responsible for delivering key hardware components of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System, as well as supporting related defence projects.

Your leadership will foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture while ensuring all hardware engineering activities are delivered to specification, on schedule, and within budget.

You will play a critical role in the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex hardware subsystems, including DFSI and HF Net, contributing directly to mission success.

You will be accountable for overseeing subsystem design, integration at test facilities and operational sites, and the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

About You

You are a seasoned hardware engineering professional with experience managing the full lifecycle of complex defence or communications systems.

You possess a strong technical foundation in hardware design, integration, and support, and are comfortable making complex engineering decisions that balance technical requirements with practical delivery constraints.

Your sound judgment, system-level thinking, and commitment to quality enable you to lead technical investigations, resolve issues efficiently, and maintain control over all facets of hardware subsystem development.

You’re confident working across diverse engineering disciplines and can build strong working relationships across the organisation and with customers.

To be successful in this position you will bring :

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve :

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together , please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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