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The opportunity

Join our dynamic engineering team and play a crucial role in delivering innovative and exciting projects that enhance aviation safety and efficiency. As a key member of the team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge air traffic management systems, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of air travel. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to take on new and unique challenges, we want to hear from you! 

The role

As part of our Civil Solutions group, the Configuration and Data Specialist is primarily responsible for providing engineering configuration management (CM), and document and data management services for the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Program and its projects. The role involves engineering baseline identification and management within the CM toolset, support for change, configuration and review boards, support for CM audits, and liaising with project and engineering personnel to ensure that data, documentation and media are catalogued, stored and retrievable.

Further, the role will involve: 

Configuration Management:

• Ensure CM processes align with the Saab Global Management System
• Coordinate management of engineering data, documentation and technical media
• Support the conduct of Engineering Review Boards and Change Control Boards, and manage the outcomes
• Register, track and report on the progress of approved configuration changes in work products
• Participate in physical configuration audits (as required), and associated reviews
• Create and maintain system and product breakdown structures for the Air Traffic Management System and sites, in consultation with engineering stakeholders
• Prepare and issue Configuration Status Account Reports (CSARs) in accordance with CM plans and procedures.

Data Management:

• Receive, register, control and distribute supplier and customer data, documentation and media
• Manage the distribution of controlled project data, documentation and media
• File, index and retrieve records in support of ATM program requirements
• Prepare, register and dispatch data, documentation and media for delivery or archiving
• Assist in the preparation of software releases by preparing status accounts for the released software.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office will be considered for this role.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• 5+ years defence or air traffic management industry experience in project-based team or product engineering management environment (desirable)
• Industry recognised configuration and data management training or equivalent professional experience
• Exposure to the ASDEFCON suite of templates and contracting framework (desirable)
• Understanding of the Configuration Management Standard EIA649C (desirable)
• Stakeholder management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Specialist configuration management tools and/or engineering data management systems
• IFS Applications – Enterprise Solutions (desirable)
• Implementing PLM strategies
• Training users of configuration management tools and/or Engineering data management systems
• Administration of information using MS SharePoint or other document management system(s).

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.