Systems Engineer

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By working slightly more than the minimum weekly hours (2 hours per week for full-timers), you can accrue up to 12 days of leave per year.Leidos Life Hub provides access to discount offers or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers.Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active Baseline (or above) AGVSA Security Clearance.Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work.
Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careersDo Work That MattersLeidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life.  Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.Expression of InterestWe're seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Systems Engineers with Land or Maritime experience to support the delivery of advanced defence technology solutions.
This role will focus on the design, integration, and validation of complex systems aimed at enhancing operational capabilities and protecting personnel and assets.Your New Role and Responsibilities Our Systems Engineers collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and defence partners to develop scalable, modular, and mission-ready solutions.
Our team plays a key role in shaping innovative technologies that address emerging challenges in the defence landscape.Under the direction of a designated Team leader, our team performs the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team:Design and architect integrated systems across multiple technology domains.Translate operational needs into technical specifications and system models.Lead integration of subsystems involving sensors, communications, and control platforms.Develop and execute test plans, simulations, and trials to validate system performance.Manage system-level risks, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and adhere to relevant standards.What You'll Bring to Make an Impact Tertiary qualifications in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.Experience in defence, aerospace, or other complex systems environments.Proficiency with model-based systems engineering tools and methodologies.Strong understanding of sensor integration, communications, and electronic systems.Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.  We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common PurposeProviding our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation.
Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values.
It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.
Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.Next StepsTo apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates.
Please contact our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process. Come break things (in a good way).
Then build them smarter.We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird.
We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."Original Posting:For U.
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Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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