Jim Keramidas
About Jim Keramidas
Jim Keramidas is a Combat Systems Engineer specializing in naval systems, currently serving as Engineering Manager for the Above Water Warfare on the Hunter Class Frigate Program at Saab Australia. He has over 35 years of experience in the engineering field, including previous roles at CSC and Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Work at Saab
Jim Keramidas has been employed at Saab Australia since 1997, where he serves as a Combat Systems Engineer - Naval. In this role, he focuses on the development and integration of combat systems for naval applications. Since 2019, he has also held the position of Engineering Manager for the Above Water Warfare segment of the Hunter Class Frigate Program. His extensive experience at Saab spans over 27 years, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the naval defense sector.
Previous Experience at CSC
Prior to his tenure at Saab, Jim Keramidas worked at CSC as a Software Engineer from 1988 to 1997. During his nine years in this role, he was based in Adelaide, Australia. His responsibilities included software development and engineering tasks that contributed to various projects within the organization.
Experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jim Keramidas briefly worked at Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Software Engineer for eight months in 1997 and 1998. His role was based in the Greater New York City Area, where he engaged in software engineering tasks that supported the company's defense initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jim Keramidas studied Electronics Engineering at the University of South Australia, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree from 1984 to 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in engineering, particularly in the fields of software and combat systems for naval applications.