Chief Engineer - Tactical

About the Team

Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s 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’s official Design Authority for the Boxer Platform and acts as the primary engineering point of contact for the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA).

About the Role

As RDA’s 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’s primary engineering point of contact, representing RDA on all technical matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks and issues and capitalise on opportunities across the program lifecycle;
• Ensure customer requirements are accurately translated into verifiable system requirements;
• Leadership and direct the Engineering teams allocated to Boxer programs;
• Partner with Engineering Leads within RDA and Rheinmetall AG;
• Advise Chief Engineers and Program Directors on all engineering matters;
• Oversee technical program planning and bid activities within RDA Engineering for your product lines; and
• Approve statements of safe operation and requests for deviation in support of Tactical Systems delivery.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia, or equivalent;
• Extensive experience in Systems Engineering, including delivery of complex, safety-critical systems;
• Experience on a Defence Acquisition program;
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver contractually compliant designs;
• Ability to interpret complex functional and performance specifications and identify existing technical solutions that meet them;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders; and
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 17/11/2026