Threat System Operator/Maintainer

The Threat System Operator/Maintainer position at Raytheon Australia offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical Defense projects. Candidates must possess a Cert III/IV in a mechanical trade and have experience in maintaining mechanical equipment in operational environments. The role involves conducting maintenance on Threat Systems, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Regular travel is expected, and candidates must be eligible for a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance. Join a high-caliber team and contribute to the Defense of our nation.

As a Threat System Operator/Maintainer at Raytheon Australia, you will conduct operational, planned, and corrective maintenance on various Threat Systems and equipment. You will work closely with engineering and logistic support elements, ensuring training scenario outcomes and customer objectives are achieved. A Cert III/IV in a mechanical trade is essential, along with experience in maintaining mechanical equipment in operational environments.

Date Posted:

2026-04-28
Country:

Australia
Location:

AU-QLD-GLENVALE-169 ~ 169 Hursley Rd ~ TOOWOOMBA
Position Role Type:

Onsite

• Fast track your career on breakthrough Defense projects
• Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery
• Learn from the best in a high caliber team with great benefits and professional development

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia!

Right now, the company is experiencing exciting growth across the country, and we are looking for smart and energized Mechanical and Electrical trade Specialists to join us and work across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow's capabilities.

Our trade Specialists are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the Defense of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail with the knowledge and knowhow to apply technical theories and concepts and deliver real-world solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular travel both locally and interstate at well-established fully operational sites. (On average two to three week travel blocks for max 5 times per year)
• Carry out operational, planned, and corrective maintenance on a variety of Threat Systems and equipment in accordance with the Maintenance Management Plan
• Contribute to engineering, maintenance, and procedural solutions in a multi discipline environment, working closely with engineering and logistic support elements
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure training scenario outcomes and customer objectives are achieved
• Tooling and test equipment supplied

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Cert III/IV in a mechanical trade such as Diesel Fitting, Plant Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, or equivalent (Essential)
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and supporting mechanical equipment in field, workshop, or operational environments (Essential)
• Experience within Defence, heavy industry, mining, transport, or similar technical maintenance environments (Desirable)
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, trailers, generators, vehicle-mounted equipment, and associated support assets (Highly Desirable)
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance documentation, and fault diagnosis procedures (Desirable)
• Proven ability to carry out preventative, scheduled, and breakdown maintenance safely and efficiently (Essential)
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills across mechanical equipment and support systems (Desirable)
• HC Licence (or ability to obtain)

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance. Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

In return, we offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career click the “Apply” button now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au

*RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. *

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Date Posted:2026-04-28Country:Australia Location:AU-QLD-GLENVALE-169 ~ 169 Hursley Rd ~ TOOWOOMBAPosition Role Type:Onsite Fast track your career on breakthrough Defense projects Gain hands-on experience

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular travel both locally and interstate at well-established fully operational sites.
• Carry out operational, planned, and corrective maintenance on a variety of Threat Systems and equipment in accordance with the Maintenance Management Plan.
• Contribute to engineering, maintenance, and procedural solutions in a multi-discipline environment, working closely with engineering and logistic support elements.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure training scenario outcomes and customer objectives are achieved.

Skills:

• Mechanical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Fault Diagnosis
• Preventative Maintenance
• Scheduled Maintenance
• Breakdown Maintenance
• Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder Communication
• Technical Manual Interpretation
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Diesel Fitting
• Plant Mechanics
• Vehicle-Mounted Equipment
• Generators
• Trailers
• Logistic Support

Education:

• Cert III/IV in a mechanical trade such as Diesel Fitting, Plant Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, or equivalent is essential.