Senior Supportability Engineer

About the role

Join a team where engineering meets impact. As a Senior Engineer (Supportability), you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the operational readiness of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet. You’ll lead Condition Based Monitoring trials, analyse vibration and thermographic data, and provide actionable insights that directly influence maintenance strategies. This is a hands‑on, high‑responsibility role where your technical expertise will shape the lifecycle support of critical marine systems.

Grow your career in a purpose‑driven environment

At Babcock, we don’t just maintain equipment—we build capability. You’ll collaborate with skilled professionals, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. With access to cutting‑edge tools and a strong focus on safety, development, and innovation, this role offers the chance to make a real difference while advancing your own professional journey.

About you

You are a technically sharp, solutions‑focused engineer with a passion for marine systems and lifecycle support. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate clearly, and enjoy mentoring others. Your experience with CBM tools, vibration and thermographic analysis, and engineering documentation sets you apart. You’re proactive, safety‑conscious, and committed to continuous improvement. If you're ready to lead technical investigations and influence maintenance decisions that keep the fleet mission‑ready, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Experience in condition monitoring techniques, with an emphasis on vibration analysis
• Effective team collaboration
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Initiative and workload prioritisation
• Intermediate software proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Technical documentation and reporting skills

Key Required Qualifications

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve

So, if you would like to join us help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now button below.

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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre‑employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Req #69380

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