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    Materials Engineers - Melbourne, Australia - QinetiQ

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    As part of our ongoing growth and support to the Australian Defence Force we are currently taking Expressions of Interest for Materials Engineers / Scientists. Joining our structural integrity team supporting defence applications you will be focussing on forensic engineering and Wear Debris Analysis (WDA).

    This opportunity will see you bringing your knowledge of materials science to a Defence / Aerospace / Aviation environment, where you will be supporting the Australian Defence Force. This hands on role, based in Port Melbourne, will see you develop your knowledge in this fascinating area.

    Your knowledge of materials engineering / science will see you identifying and resolving failures to ensure the safety and reliability of critical assets supporting the ADF.

    Collaborating with cross-functional teams, this role will see you developing skills in;

  • Conducting thorough forensic investigations to identify root causes across various materials and components.
  • Preparing comprehensive scientific and engineering reports that detail findings and actionable recommendations.
  • Utilising advanced methods including optical and electron microscopy, metallography, and other lab techniques for forensic examinations.
  • Providing expert technical guidance to internal stakeholders and clients to interpret failure analysis results effectively.
  • You will hold a bachelor degree in Engineering or Material Science or similar and ideally have some experience with:

  • Materials interpretation and characterisation
  • The use of scientific laboratory equipment including optical and scanning electron microscope and metallography.
  • Scientific report writing
  • The understanding of materials failures, specifically those related fatigue and corrosion
  • Experience in laboratory chemistry processes
  • You may have experience from aerospace, defence, space, oil & gas, mining, marine or any similar environment. It is your understanding of materials, failure modes, fatigue and corrosion that will ensure your success in this role.

    This role is Melbourne based and relocation is available for interstate candidates.

    Due to the nature of our work only Australian Citizens who are willing to gain and hold a defence security clearance are eligible for roles with QinetiQ

    Life At QinetiQ

    Are you ready to be part of a game-changing team leading the development of tomorrow's technology? When you join QinetiQ, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most brilliant minds. We offer generous benefits to support you throughout each stage of your career, including industry-leading flexibility and generous performance rewards. At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed. Some of our benefits include:


    • Individual Professional development allowance


    • Flexible work


    • Leave purchase


    • Loyalty leave


    • Individual and company performance bonuses


    • Complimentary salary continuance insurance


    • Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

    A full list of our employee benefits can be found here:

    To apply for this position, you must apply through our system by clicking apply. For any confidential enquiries about the position or about working at QinetiQ, please email Ruth Harrison – Talent Acquisition Specialist –

    #LI-RH1

    #LI-Onsite

    As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

    QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.



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