Project Engineer : Mechanical

Job Location: Edinburgh, Adelaide – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements including working a 9 day fortnight.

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 a great opportunity for a Project Engineer – Mechanical to partner with the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) program within our Battlespace Integrated Solutions business. Reporting to the Delivery Stream Project Manager, you will be employed on a permanent full time basis.

Core Duties:

• Lead and deliver assigned engineering projects within the Facilities Delivery Stream, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets
• Oversee all phases of project execution, including early engineering, engineering design, procurement, installation, and close-out
• Produce engineering plans, conduct engineering design and document reviews
• Ensure documents and artefacts generated are completed and managed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions, including compliance with product change management and quality control processes
• Manage project risks, resolve issues, and ensure successful project completion with appropriate documentation and compliance
• Act as a primary point of contact for assigned projects, managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring clear communication
• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring accurate data collection and timely updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Work closely with other project engineers and internal teams, supervise and evaluate the performance of contractors, and provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle

Essential Skills:

• Extensive mechanical engineering experience, and a tertiary engineering degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Engineering experience on mechanical service systems such as air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems
• Project engineering experience or engineering experience on facilities related projects such as security system, fire system, water treatment plant, fit outs
• An understanding of the building services environment and disciplines such as electrical systems, hydraulics, fire system, environmental sustainability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective relationships with customers, internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to investigate and resolve engineering technical issues, a problem solving mindset
• Self-starter, reliable, analytical with good attention to detail

The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) Team

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 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

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.