" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eChief Engineer - Tactical, Rheinmetall Defence\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24066\"\u003e Manufacturing \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24067\"\u003e Engineer \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24068\"\u003e Redbank, QLD \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24069\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 23/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eChartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary + benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRHEINMETALL DEFENCE | CHIEF ENGINEER - TACTICAL, FULL TIME | REDBANK, QLD 4301\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Team:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eRheinmetall Defence Australia\u0027s Engineering team brings together diverse expertise across mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and specialty disciplines. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Engineering, the Chief Engineer - Tactical serves as RDA\u0027s official Design Authority for the Boxer Platform and acts as the primary engineering point of contact for the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA).\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e As RDA\u0027s Design Authority for Boxer, you will be accountable for the technical integrity of everything we deliver to the CoA and our international partners: that it is correct, complete, safe and fit for purpose. You will also be the Commonwealth\u0027s primary engineering point of contact, representing RDA on all technical matters. Your responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify, assess and mitigate technical risks and issues and capitalise on opportunities across the program lifecycle;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure customer requirements are accurately translated into verifiable system requirements;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeadership and direct the Engineering teams allocated to Boxer programs;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with Engineering Leads within RDA and Rheinmetall AG;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvise Chief Engineers and Program Directors on all engineering matters;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee technical program planning and bid activities within RDA Engineering for your product lines; and\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApprove statements of safe operation and requests for deviation in support of Tactical Systems delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are we looking for?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company\u0027s values of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSafety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)\u003c/strong\u003e. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia, or equivalent;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive experience in Systems Engineering, including delivery of complex, safety-critical systems;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience on a Defence Acquisition program;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver contractually compliant designs;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to interpret complex functional and performance specifications and identify existing technical solutions that meet them;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders; and\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance (Australian Citizenship required).\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Offer You:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividualised Flexible Working Arrangements;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarket leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWe are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe job listing above is being advertised by the RSL Employment Program on behalf of the employer. 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