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The Company

Hypersonix is Australia's leading aerospace engineering, design and build company, specialising in hypersonic technology and scramjet engines. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are at the forefront of commercialising hypersonic flight. With a vision to be the world leader in sustainable hypersonic flight technology, Hypersonix is soaring into the global aerospace and satellite launch markets.

The Company

Hypersonix is Australia's leading aerospace engineering, design and build company, specialising in hypersonic technology and scramjet engines. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are at the forefront of commercialising hypersonic flight. With a vision to be the world leader in sustainable hypersonic flight technology, Hypersonix is soaring into the global aerospace and satellite launch markets.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Systems Engineering Lead to own the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems engineering, integration, and testing activities across the full lifecycle of cutting-edge aerospace vehicles and their supporting elements.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of systems and test engineers.
• Manage systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle—from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with other Engineering Leaders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Continuous improvement of company tools and processes for systems engineering, integration, and testing activities across the lifecycle, ensuring consistent application across all projects.
• Coordinate systems engineering training initiatives for engineering team members.
• Team management for shared systems engineering resources.
• Creation and technical review of systems engineering artefacts.
• Oversee integration, testing, and specialty engineering activities—including reliability analysis, FMECA, and root cause investigations—in alignment with the HLS Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
• Perform top-down systems design for new products, including functional analysis, decomposition, and requirements derivation.
• Support design reviews at various levels.
• Plan and conduct system integration and verification planning, including in-house environmental testing.
  
  

The Person

The pace of change, growth and progress at Hypersonix can be at hypersonic pace To succeed on our team, you must be open and receptive to change, have a 'can-do' attitude, be adaptable to shifting priorities, and thrive in a fast paced, challenging environment.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

• Bachelor degree in an Engineering or STEM discipline.
• Experience in a team lead, engineering management, or coordination role in a fast paced, complex setting (approximately 5 years+)
• Hands-on experience in systems engineering (approximately 5 years+)
• Familiarity with the full systems engineering lifecycle, from operational concept through to system verification and deployment.
• Strong leadership with a supportive, hands-on approach.
• Agile decision-making and a logical approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Resilience and adaptability in complex environments.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Jira, and MS Project (or equivalents).
  
  

Supplementary requirements

• Driver's License, preferred.
• Background checks, including Australian National Police clearance check.
• All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis, to be considered for this role.
  
  

We're committed to building a diverse team. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need.

Why Choose Hypersonix?

Hypersonix, moves fast. Creative thinking, a focus on simple, effective solutions, that work, makes us unique. Here, you'll be surrounded by a passionate, dedicated team, that works hard and has fun in the process. You'll have the opportunity to work beyond traditional roles and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life around work - no clock watching You will love it here if you believe in achieving the impossible.

Benefits On Offer Include

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive, inclusive, passionate, dedicated team.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
  
  

With cutting edge products, revolutionary vision and global partners, our sustainable aerospace technology is set to skyrocket. If this role excites you and makes you eager to come to work every day, hit the apply button today and get ready to be part of the future of flightSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• IndustriesAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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