Seaworthiness Manager
Core
Lead seaworthiness assurance and certification for the SEA4000 Combat System Upgrade Program, integrating outcomes into the Whole Ship Seaworthiness Case.
Role type
Senior Seaworthiness Manager (Defence Systems)
Builds
Combat system certification packages and Whole Ship Seaworthiness Case evidence
Domain
Defence / Naval Engineering / Maritime Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Seaworthiness Material Assessments (SwMAs), Royal Australian Navy Combat Systems experience, Engineering degree (Marine/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems), Seaworthiness frameworks, Safety case methodologies, Risk management (ALARP), Multidisciplinary team coordination, Governance reporting
Preferred skills
Combat system integration/upgrade project experience, Naval certification processes, Classification society requirements, Risk management qualifications, Systems engineering, Project management, White Card, Weapons Electrical Charge Qualification (WE CQ)
Technologies
Seaworthiness Management Artefacts (SwMAs), Seaworthiness Management Plan, Seaworthiness Material Assessments (SwMAs)
Responsibilities
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, safety, integration, testing and logistics stakeholders; Chair Seaworthiness Working Groups; Manage seaworthiness risks and hazards per ALARP principles; Prepare certification packages and support Safe-to-Operate submissions; Liaise with Navy regulators and classification societies; Provide governance reporting on certification status; Support engineering reviews and external audits
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
