Location Perth
Job type Permanent
Salary AU$150000 - AU$180000 per annum
Specialisation Design & Architecture, Engineering
Contact person Lewis Landau
Reference PR/061978
Call Email Lewis

Defence Industry roles - Naval Architect - Permanent - Expressions of interest

We are currently seeking Naval Architects at various levels to support defence primes, SME's and consultancies across an array of advanced major naval programs

The Naval sector in Australia is experiencing continual growth and investment which means an array of Naval Architecture opportunities are available. This EOI is designed to connect with experienced professionals ready to contribute to ongoing and future defence projects in an organisation focused on growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for naval vessels.
  • Perform analysis within ship structure, stability and fluid dynamics to ensure vessel safety and performance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate systems and subsystems into vessel designs.
  • Work to key Australian Defence standards.
  • Support the development of technical documentation, including specifications, reports, and drawings.

Ideal candidates will bring:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in the design and engineering of naval or commercial vessels.
  • Strong knowledge of defence standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DEF(AUST)).
  • Proficiency in naval architecture software.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage competing priorities.

Please only apply if you hold Australian Citizenship and can obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

If you think you match the above criteria, please apply in Word format only. PDF is also accepted.

Kinexus is the leading supplier for recruitment solutions to the Australian Defence Industry bringing intelligent connections and ideas together to better our sovereign nations capabilities in the field, at sea or in the air.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Lewis Landau on 0422 572 745. #LI-LL1