Delivery Project Engineer

Job Location: Edinburgh Parks, SA or Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Project Engineer to join our JORN program.

As the Delivery Project Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering deliveries across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle, ensuring solutions are delivered safely, securely, on schedule, and in compliance with corporate, regulatory, and contract requirements.

Reporting into the Systems IPT Delivery PEM and working at the intersection of Engineering, project delivery, operations, and customer stakeholders, the role drives technical excellence, manages risks, maintains governance and delivery commitments, and ensures high-quality outcomes with minimal rework. Success in the role requires strong stakeholder engagement, proactive leadership, effective decision-making, and the ability to align multidisciplinary teams to achieve the business objectives.

The role also fosters continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, developing team capability, strengthening knowledge sharing, and embedding improvements that enhance future delivery outcomes. It provides broad experience across technical, delivery, and leadership disciplines, making it a stepping stone to future Project Engineering Manager and other Engineering leadership roles.

Core Duties:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver engineering work packages, ensuring milestones, schedules and capability outcomes are achieved

• Develop and maintain engineering delivery plans, schedules forecasts and roadmaps across complex programs

• Coordinate delivery activities across multidisciplinary teams, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and key stakeholders

• Act as the primary engineering delivery interface, building strong relationships with customers, contractors and internal teams

• Lead delivery governance activities including reviews, audits, certification activities and design approvals

• Manage engineering documentation and key artefacts

• Identify, assess and manage delivery risks, issues and dependencies while driving effective mitigation strategies

• Support transition planning, operational readiness activities and continuous improvement initiatives

• Prepare and present delivery performance reporting, forecasts, risks and governance updates to support informed decision-making

• Drive collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across engineering delivery teams

Essential Skills:

• Degree level qualifications in Engineering

• Strong planning, coordination and delivery management experience within engineering or complex project environments

• Knowledge of engineering governance, assurance, configuration management and lifecycle processes

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured, risk-based approach to decision-making

• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives

• Adaptability, resilience and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development

• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

The JORN Team – Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) and Arctic Over The Horizon Radar

The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a connected series of three remote over-the-horizon radars (OTHR) located in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The state-of-the-art defence radar system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief, and rescue operations.

As the Australian Government’s Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR) industry partner for JORN, BAE Systems is looking to mobilise an exceptional team to support a ground-breaking Defence export opportunity for the nation. This is your chance to join a growing team delivering world-leading capability to the Australian and Canadian Governments.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.