Civilian Engineer Development Program Mechatronics Engineers

The need for professionals in this growth discipline is rapidly increasing. As a mechatronics engineer within Navy Strategic Command you will have the opportunity to work within the challenging and exciting hybrid discipline of mechanics, electronics and computing. Mechatronic Engineers work at the cutting edge of technology and are an essential element of the Navy Strategic Command engineering organisation. Engineers are given a wide variety of employment opportunities in maritime based specialities. Within the maritime environment, Mechatronic Engineering being a specialised form of engineering, concentrates on activities centred around application of the latest techniques in precision mechanical engineering, electronic and computer control, computing, systems thinking and sensor and actuator technology to design and improve equipment and processes. This includes 'intelligent' machines, robotics, equipment automation and the synthesis of mechanical systems, computer systems and electronics. Mechatronics design covers a wide variety of naval applications from the physical integration and miniaturisation of electronic controllers within mechanical propulsion systems to the control of sophisticated hydraulically powered weapons systems.