Senior Systems Engineer

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer : Engineering Change, to partner with our Maritime Sustainment business, working on the newest ship platform, the Hobart Class DDG naval ships.  Reporting to the Engineering Change Lead, you will be employed on a permanent full time basis and will be situated in either Garden Island (Potts Point), Sydney or Osborne, Adelaide location.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage the system engineering integration activities
• Champion the systems engineering and engineering change processes and the interfaces from the various project teams, ensuring effective completion of activities
• Participate and contribute to engineering forums and the platform systems interface working group
• Work closely with the project teams, ensuring the engineering documentation is fit for purpose to support the implementation of the systems into the ship platform
• Support the development and upkeep of the systems engineering management plan
• Establish good relationships with various stakeholders, communicating the status of the system engineering integration activities along with system maturity, risk and progress
• Capture the impact of the engineering changes through analysis, reporting and active risk management

About YOU

• Extensive systems engineering experience and a good understanding of systems engineering practices - Experience in other engineering disciplines will also be considered
• Defence industry technical experience, the ability to interpret technical documentation and the ability to write technical documents
• Resiliency, attention to detail, good communication and customer stakeholder management skills
• Whilst not essential, mechanical engineering experience or an understanding of project management principles, will be highly regarded

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.