Systems Engineer

2 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Smarthink Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

ABOUT US

Blacktree Technology is an innovative solutions integrator working with leading edge radio and satellite communications technology to connect people and organisations across the globe. Blacktree's expertise covers all RF bands and technologies from HF, through to Commercial & Defence UHF, Satellite and Microwave.

We specialise in solving mission-critical communication problems in challenging and geographically diverse environments.

Supporting critical Defence programs, our team specialises in both new and legacy communication technologies. We provide comprehensive services, including the design, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of communication systems.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Blacktree is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will work across acquisition, integration, and sustainment projects —contributing to the design, testing, and delivery of advanced communications systems. This is a hands-on, learning-rich role that offers exposure to the full engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Support the development and maintenance of interface, system, and subsystem specifications, ensuring traceability from requirements to verification.
  • Contribute to system design, modelling, analysis, and selection of hardware/software components.
  • Assist with establishing configuration baselines and managing engineering changes.
  • Develop and deliver verification and validation (V&V) artefacts, including test plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Provide onsite and remote engineering support to manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, installation, and maintenance.
  • Support safety and technical risk management programs by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks and hazards.
  • Assist with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities, including reliability, maintainability, and availability analysis.
  • Conduct engineering and obsolescence investigations and prepare technical reports.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
  • Contribute to bids, tenders, and proposals to help secure future work.
  • Be available for domestic and occasional international travel.

ABOUT YOU

Blacktree Technology invites applications from candidates who can satisfy many of the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Communications, Mechatronics, Aerospace or related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years' professional engineering experience.
  • Large Australian Defence engineering and technology program experience, or exposure.
  • Innovative, resourceful, adaptable, and thrives in dynamic environments, can think critically and craft solutions amidst uncertainty and limited supervision.
  • An Australian citizen, or with the right to work in Australia, capable of obtaining a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance; this is essential.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, we'd love to hear from you. Please include a brief Cover Letter outlining your knowledge and experience as it applies to the key criteria for the role.

Due to the security requirements of this position, to apply for this role candidates must be Australian Citizens who currently hold (or be eligible to obtain) a Defence Security Clearance at NV1 or above.

Blacktree is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent, ex-defence personnel and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close Sunday 21st September 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency submissions please.


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