Graduate Mechanical Engineer

About Us

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication. Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications.

Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

Are you looking to kick-start your Mechanical Engineering career in an internationally recognised, world-leading radar and communication systems organisation?

Do you want to solve technical problems while developing Australian made products that support the national interest?

Would you like to be part of a small team with a fun, dynamic and successful culture?

We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Adelaide-based mechanical team responsible for delivering high tech and innovative mechanical solutions to projects in the civil and military domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Gaining experience in the mechanical engineering function from concept through to full production;

• Gaining experience and understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, primarily conceptual modelling and drawing;

• Gaining experience in design, thermal & Finite Element Analysis (FEA) solutions for electronics packaging;

• Understanding and following good engineering practices;

• Installation of equipment;

• Liaising with manufacturing suppliers;

• Performing Quality Assurance work associated with mechanical engineering;

• Acting as mechanical resource for various (often simultaneous) projects;

• Analysing project subsystems from a mechanical engineering perspective;

• Liaising with Production Technicians regarding the building of components; and

• Technical Documentation.

What we offer you

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year

• Generous superannuation of 14.0%

• Free Car Parking

• Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence & Voluntary Emergency Services leave

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Defence Health Premium Discounts

• Salary Packaging

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

About You

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

• An understanding of structural engineering, fluid dynamics and 3D modelling

• An understanding of broader engineering disciplines, in particular electronics

• The ability to analyse and solve problems creatively

• The ability to work to tight deadlines autonomously but to also work closely within a team

• Effective oral communication skills, including the ability to liaise with both technical and management staff.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role, you must be:

• An Australian Citizen;

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Negative Vetting 1. The successful candidate MUST be able to obtain clearance prior to commencement.

• ITAR - This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

o Place of Birth

o Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,

o Countries of issue for current and past passports and

o Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

How to apply

Please submit your application through the recruitment database on the CEA website.

To be considered for this role, you must include a cover letter, resume, recent academic transcript and complete the recruitment screening questions, provided in the application portal

Due to the nature of our company, all candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance. To assist with our assessment, please ensure your resume includes a comprehensive 10 year history with no gaps. Your history should:

• Start from your current position and work backward for at least 10 years. 

• Detail all periods of employment and education (secondary and tertiary)

• Clearly account for periods of unemployment, breaks in educational enrolment or career breaks. 

• List any overseas travel.

Applications without these elements may not be considered.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted