Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

• Career development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About the Role

As a Systems Engineer within Babcock's ADF-GSE Engineering Acquisitions Team, you'll play a key role in delivering complex systems engineering activities that support the Australian Defence Force's Ground Support Equipment program.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you'll develop, review, and apply your engineering expertise across the full product lifecycle.

Your work will directly contribute to ensuring that equipment and systems are safe, fit-for-purpose, and compliant with Defence standards. You'll be responsible for establishing system requirements, developing technical documentation, conducting tender evaluations, and supporting safety and acquisition reviews.

You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and represent Babcock at customer and stakeholder meetings.

About You

You're a systems thinker who brings both technical rigour and strategic insight to your work. With a solid understanding of systems engineering principles and experience across the design lifecycle, you're able to translate complex requirements into practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

You pride yourself on your attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to deliver outcomes that exceed customer expectations.

Your proactive mindset and collaborative approach enable you to thrive in a team environment while also working autonomously when required.

Ideally, you bring experience working within Defence or highly regulated industries, with a strong understanding of acquisition processes, risk management, and system safety practices.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Be detail focused and driven to deliver a high standard of customer satisfaction.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles.
• Experience in design lifecycle reviews including concept, detailed through to as-built designs.
• Experience in participating and conducting qualitative risk assessments and HAZOPs within industries.
• Systems engineering experience with a background in defence capability and experience with a variety of equipment (desirable).
• Must be an Australian citizen and have Baseline Clearance and is able to obtain / maintain baseline Security Clearance.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
   

• We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;   
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;   
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;   
• You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;   
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;   
• You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.   

Who we are 
 

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.   

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:      
 

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;   
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;   
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; 
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.   

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the 'Apply Now' button below.   

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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.   

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.   

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.   

Req #68680