Specialist Systems Engineer

About the Opportunity

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the implementation and application of Systems Engineering Methodologies. They will provide output which satisfies the standards of Austal, with the application of Systems Engineering Approach.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

Maintain Requirements

• Maintain project requirements.
• Manage the engineering change process.

Support Verification and Validation activities

• Support the creation and maintenance of Acceptance Test Procedures and Functional Tests.

Apply SE methodologies to produce accurate data and documentation, which meets all procedural and auditable requirements.

• All Data & Paperwork is stored appropriately and controlled.
• Demonstrates a high attention to detail.
• Work produced is of a high quality and consistent with relevant standards.

Apply SE Methodologies within the team to deliver Projects.

• Ensure processes consider the entire lifecycle of the product / system in the Austal value chain.
• Drive the consistent application of SE methodology with technical stakeholders (CM, ILS, Production, V&V, Projects).

Support creation and delivery of Client deliverables.

• Support technical deliverables to achieve system acceptance.

Support continuous improvement activities related to SE tools and processes – e.g. CAD, PLM, ERP.

• Ensure the PLM system and 3D CAD Platform operate in an integrated way.
• Ensure the effective application of an integrated Library Management approach.
• Act as primary Point of Contact with Classification Societies and Flag State for the Project.
• Manage all Class/Flag certification requirements.
• Manage Statutory Exemption/Equivalence processes.

You'll Need

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years experience in Systems Engineering or related specialisation.
• Demonstrated maturity and depth of experience in complex projects.
• A track record of systems engineering application with proven ability in change management, continuous improvement and delivery implementation.

Desirable

• An understanding and practical experience working within a complex project environment.
• Practical experience of quality assurance and business improvement process with targeted and effective business solutions and outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of documentation associated with capability delivery to complex customers.
• Practical experience working within a design team.
• Practical experience in the related specialisation as applicable.
• Practical experience of requirements management and design traceability.
• Practical experience with configuration management and associated PLM toolsets.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or the ability to achieve CPEng through Engineers Australia.
• Member of Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) or the International Council of Systems Engineers (INCOSE).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

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