Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:
2026-10-08


Country:
Australia


Location:
AU-WA-HENDERSON-001 ~ 1 Mcgrath Rd ~ MCGRATH


Position Role Type:
Hybrid
Located in either Exmouth or Perth, Western Australia
Work on Space programs Space Surveillance Telescope (SST), C-Band Radar System and Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC)
Support Australia’s Defence mission
Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Mechanical Engineer. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.
Start your mission in a career filled with extraordinary opportunities
for learning, mentoring and professional development. We offer flexible work and career growth backed by global expertise and a supportive culture.
This work will support the operation and maintenance of SST, C-Band and DARC, located in Exmouth, Western Australia. These are major assets for Australia’s support of the United States Space Surveillance Network (SSN), which includes dedicated, collateral, and contributing electro-optical, passive radio frequency (RF) and radar sensors.
SST is a ground based optical telescope used for detecting, tracking, and cataloguing satellites, near-Earth objects, and space debris.
The C-Band Radar is a ground-based system used to provide southern hemisphere coverage of resident space objects for catalogue maintenance, space object identification (SOI), and support for special events.
The DARC program is a ground-based system made up of 27 parabolic antennas working in tandem to create a large detection array with increased capabilities over present deep space detection systems.
You will be responsible for the following:
Identify product, people and process risks and escalate through the defined process
Raise technical information and manage the resolution of the associated risk through the end-to-end engineering process
Perform design, analysis, implementation, test and lifecycle support of mechanical components, systems and sub-systems
Prepare, review, release and maintain engineering documentation
Planning, analysis and reporting of maintenance tasks
Gathering test data and analysis/presentation of the results
Root cause failure analysis and remediation
Managing contractors on site and reviewing their work
Ensure work complies with Australian Standards
Scoping technical work packages
Spares and obsolescence management
We are looking for the following skills, experience and qualifications:
Mechanical systems expertise
Structural and lifting experience
Process improvement
Change management
Risk analysis
Technical communication
Root cause analysis
Project engineering
Design process experience
3D CAD design using Creo
Mechanical component selection and procurement
Knowledge of configuration control
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of systems engineering
Requires a university degree in mechanical engineering
White card is required for site access at HEH Exmouth
Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability
In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities
This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.
If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au
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