Senior Engineering Manager

Date Posted:

2026-07-08

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-NSW-POTTS POINT-083-CUST ~ 83 Cowper Wharf Roadway ~ COWPER WHARF (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

This role is based in Garden Island, Fleet Base East and Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW

Opportunities for professional growth through industry-leading development programs

A collaborative and high-calibre engineering environment

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative and mission-critical engineering programs for the Australian Defence Force.

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Senior Engineering Manager to join our team, supporting the Destroyer Combat System Support Agent (DCSSA) program.

Reporting to the DCSSA Program Director, you will provide hands-on leadership to a high-performing engineering team responsible for the design, development and integration of complex systems into the Royal Australian Navy’s most capable naval asset: the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers.

This is a pivotal leadership role, requiring strong technical depth, strategic thinking and the ability to collaborate across a multi-stakeholder enterprise. You will work closely with the DCSSA Chief Engineer and the Maritime Systems Technical Director to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes that meet customer and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, inspire and develop a team of engineers delivering complex systems engineering outcomes

Manage engineering activities across scope, schedule, budget, risks and opportunities

Ensure the quality, integrity and compliance of engineering products and services

Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship across the team

Engage effectively with Defence customers and key stakeholders to achieve program objectives

Collaborate across the Destroyer Enterprise to ensure alignment and integration of engineering efforts

About You

You are an experienced engineering leader with a track record of delivering complex Defence programs and building high-performing teams.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Naval Architecture or equivalent)

Extensive experience (15+ years) within the Defence industry

Demonstrated success leading and managing engineering teams in complex environments

Strong understanding of engineering governance, standards and lifecycle delivery

Current or ability to obtain an NV1 security clearance

Desirable

Experience working with CASG, NSSG or Defence prime contractors

Professional accreditation such as CPEng, RPEQ, INCOSE CSEP or equivalent

At Raytheon Australia, you will be part of a team delivering nationally significant capability.

We offer:

Opportunities for professional growth through industry-leading development programs

Access to a comprehensive suite of employee benefits

The chance to contribute to a strategically vital Defence program

A collaborative and high-calibre engineering environment

Be part of something that truly matters.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.