Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-WA-HENDERSON-103-CUST ~ 103 Quill Way ~ QUILL (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

• Support Australia’s Defence mission
• Connect with diverse teams to solve real world problems
• Flexible work opportunities and locations and a supportive culture

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative, and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force.

We draw the brightest minds and give them work that excites them while continuously developing an environment for learning to maintain a highly skilled, world-class team.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you will work alongside the other Engineering Authorities to liaise with our stakeholders, conduct engineering assessments, review and support the approval of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).

Demonstrating advanced technical theories, methodologies, principles and expertise to provide innovative solutions to the current phase of the project, you will be alert to cost and schedule constraints.

Your new role will also provide you with the opportunity to learn, share knowledge and be mentored on Engineering methodology and processes. Enabled by the support of the Engineering Manager, you will also be enrolled in our national Engineering network.

Working in a friendly team to meet the needs of our customer - the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), your role involves direct engagement with peers, Australian Defence Force personnel, capability partners, sub-contractors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• As the technical interface between the customer, management and the implementation team, conduct systems analysis to derive function, performance and interface requirements to meet safety parameters.
• Engage with System Design activities (including trade studies) to ensure that the design artefacts are compatible with the baselined product; consistent across all subsystems, delivering system design to meet performance requirements.
• Perform technical risk analysis as required in your work as the mechanical engineer to support development and review of hazard logs, safety case arguments and risk mitigation actions.
• Ensure assigned mechanical systems/sub-systems are developed and implemented according to appropriate standards and procedures.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholder; securing Raytheon’s reputation as a trusted partner in delivering systems integration and mission support solutions to our customers.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant mechanical engineering discipline; holding as a minimum tertiary qualifications and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream, including ability to attain RPEQ recognition.
• Experience in an Engineering discipline including involvement in one or more of the following Engineering practices - Requirements Definition, Management, Analysis, Design and Verification and Validation (Desirable).
• Experience in effectively representing Engineering professional services to both internal and external customers.
• Requires knowledge of mechanical design.
• Practical knowledge of projects, programs, or systems relevant to the business with the ability to make enhancements and leverage knowledge in daily work.
• Experience in mechanical design and design changes.
• Experience in product configuration control (Desirable).
• Experience in Military Standard mechanical component/subsystem selection and procurement (Desirable).
• This position may require availability to travel when required.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

We offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

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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