Senior Systems Engineering Manager

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $280,000 - $350,000

Technical Leader | Platform Engineering Manager

Job Opportunity

Are you a systems-minded engineering leader who excels at guiding complex platform engineering?

We're seeking a senior technical director to lead the engineering of a nation-shaping maritime program.

The Opportunity

As a key member of our team, you will set the technical direction, bring cross-functional teams together, and ensure designs are integrated, safe, and ready for service.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide senior technical leadership and design authority across multi-discipline engineering teams
  • Drive systems engineering best practice across the lifecycle, ensuring designs are integrated, verified, and fit for purpose
  • Lead design governance and reviews, manage risk/issue resolution, and champion safety and certification outcomes
  • Oversee configuration/change control and ensure high-quality engineering plans, processes, and documentation
  • Engage confidently with customers, primes, and internal stakeholders to align priorities and clear blockers

About You

10+ years in complex systems engineering (maritime/defence/regulated industries ideal) with proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Track record guiding platform-level integration, assurance, and delivery in high-consequence environments

Deep understanding of systems engineering and verification/validation; comfortable with design governance and change control

Clear communicator who builds trust with executives, customers, and delivery teams

Degree in Engineering (Chartered/Registered highly regarded)

Benefits

  • Competitive executive package: from $280k - $350k depending on experience + bonus + benefits
  • Relocation assistance for interstate and international candidates (visa support considered)
  • Help shape a flagship maritime program with real national impact
  • Supportive leadership, strong engineering culture, and clear runway for progression

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