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Engineering - Architecture
Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Engineer
Engineering - Architecture
#46585
Remote / WFH
Amentum
Job Description
Role Title: Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Engineer
Scope and Project Background:
LAND 8710 was developed in response to strategic direction for the Australian Army to operate in littoral environments, replacing ageing amphibious capabilities with a modern, integrated system of landing craft, vehicles, and infrastructure. It enables independent ship-to-shore manoeuvre, sustained operations without port access, and improved deployment across the Indo-Pacific. Within this program, the RAM Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring that platforms are reliable, available, and maintainable throughout their lifecycle; supporting design, testing, and sustainment activities to maximise operational readiness and ensure the capability performs effectively in demanding littoral conditions.
The key responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:
Ensure platform and system reliability through the analysis and prediction of failure rates on vessel propulsion systems, mechanical/electrical and mission systems and amphibious vehicle subsystems
Support vessel and Mission readiness through achieving operational availability targets
Model & optimise vessel availability considering maintenance regimes, spares provisioning and deployment cycles
Definition and refinement of maintenance concepts inclusive of scheduled & corrective maintenance, repair times and level of repair decisions
Support the development of maintenance plans and sustainment strategies for harsh environments (saltwater, corrosion and remote operations)
Collaborate closely within systems engineering teams to influence design ensuring reliability and ease of maintenance, weight vs redundancy and performance vs life-cycle costs
Embed RAM considerations into vessel and vehicle design and integration of mission and combat systems
Monitor in service performance of landing craft fleets and amphibious logistics vehicles
Identify trends such as failure modes and maintenance bottlenecks
Recommend improvements to increase fleet availability and operational readiness
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, systems, electrical or mechatronics engineering or a similar relevant discipline
Strong working knowledge of failure distributions/ weibull analysis methodology, MTTR and repair strategies, availability modelling and reliability growth and degradation within a defence maritime/land environment
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering including lifecycle frameworks, requirements development, V&V processes and systems integration preferably in relation to Defence maritime systems
Comprehensive hands on experience in ILS principles, Naval or maritime engineering and harsh environment impacts
Proven background in reliability modelling and prediction, statistical analysis or failure data and data analysis
Long term exposure and experience to the interpretation of technical drawings and system schematics, analysis or test & trial data and performing MTBF calculations/availability modelling/ spares and support modelling
Exceptional written communication skills with experience in the development of Technical assessments, FMECA reports, RAM management plans, requirements traceability matrices and engineering reports for key stakeholders
Strong stakeholder engagements skills and the ability to adapt communication style to audience
Flexible outlook and strong work ethic
Required Security Clearance Level: NV1
Location: Allen Woods Building Canberra
Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation Details:
AUD
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/16/2026 - Until Filled
Scope and Project Background:
LAND 8710 was developed in response to strategic direction for the Australian Army to operate in littoral environments, replacing ageing amphibious capabilities with a modern, integrated system of landing craft, vehicles, and infrastructure. It enables independent ship-to-shore manoeuvre, sustained operations without port access, and improved deployment across the Indo-Pacific. Within this program, the RAM Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring that platforms are reliable, available, and maintainable throughout their lifecycle; supporting design, testing, and sustainment activities to maximise operational readiness and ensure the capability performs effectively in demanding littoral conditions.
The key responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:
Ensure platform and system reliability through the analysis and prediction of failure rates on vessel propulsion systems, mechanical/electrical and mission systems and amphibious vehicle subsystems
Support vessel and Mission readiness through achieving operational availability targets
Model & optimise vessel availability considering maintenance regimes, spares provisioning and deployment cycles
Definition and refinement of maintenance concepts inclusive of scheduled & corrective maintenance, repair times and level of repair decisions
Support the development of maintenance plans and sustainment strategies for harsh environments (saltwater, corrosion and remote operations)
Collaborate closely within systems engineering teams to influence design ensuring reliability and ease of maintenance, weight vs redundancy and performance vs life-cycle costs
Embed RAM considerations into vessel and vehicle design and integration of mission and combat systems
Monitor in service performance of landing craft fleets and amphibious logistics vehicles
Identify trends such as failure modes and maintenance bottlenecks
Recommend improvements to increase fleet availability and operational readiness
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, systems, electrical or mechatronics engineering or a similar relevant discipline
Strong working knowledge of failure distributions/ weibull analysis methodology, MTTR and repair strategies, availability modelling and reliability growth and degradation within a defence maritime/land environment
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering including lifecycle frameworks, requirements development, V&V processes and systems integration preferably in relation to Defence maritime systems
Comprehensive hands on experience in ILS principles, Naval or maritime engineering and harsh environment impacts
Proven background in reliability modelling and prediction, statistical analysis or failure data and data analysis
Long term exposure and experience to the interpretation of technical drawings and system schematics, analysis or test & trial data and performing MTBF calculations/availability modelling/ spares and support modelling
Exceptional written communication skills with experience in the development of Technical assessments, FMECA reports, RAM management plans, requirements traceability matrices and engineering reports for key stakeholders
Strong stakeholder engagements skills and the ability to adapt communication style to audience
Flexible outlook and strong work ethic
Required Security Clearance Level: NV1
Location: Allen Woods Building Canberra
Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation Details:
AUD
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/16/2026 - Until Filled
