Lead Systems Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Systems Engineer is a role that involves supporting various systems engineering activities throughout the whole life cycle.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting the Systems Engineering function across key disciplines including Requirements Management, Configuration Management, Interface Management, Verification & Validation, and Assurance

Collaborating with the Systems Engineering team to deliver systems engineering outcomes aligned with project objectives

Engaging with client stakeholders (technical and non-technical) both remotely and on-site, as required

Authoring, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation and engineering processes

Applying systems engineering practices and standards to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes across projects

Contributing to lifecycle traceability and reporting to support system certification and delivery

You are expected to be able to work on your own and as part of a team liaising with engineers of different disciplines, to ensure a complete and unified design.

Minimum Requirements:

Proven experience in Systems Engineering with a strong understanding of the V-Model and associated processes/lifecycles

Degree qualified in STEM or equivalent engineering experience supported by relevant qualifications

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), or working towards chartership

Eligible for an Australian Security Clearance

Experience in regulated, safety-critical industries such as Defence, Rail, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, or similar

Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing technical documentation

Experience in decomposing, developing, and managing system-level requirements

Working knowledge of systems engineering practices, frameworks, and tools (e.g. SEBoK, INCOSE practices, MBSE, requirements management tools)

Preferred Additional Qualifications / Skills

Awareness of project delivery and coordination practices

HAZOP/HAZID knowledge.

Understanding of safety-critical systems and assurance processes

Experience contributing to safety case documentation

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted.