Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Infrastructure Project

Daily rate:
up to $1,200 per day (flexible for the right candidate)

Location:
Sydney

Citizenship:
Australian citizenship required (NV1 clearance not essential)

About the Role

Talent International is partnering with a leading avionics client to deliver a major
air traffic infrastructure refurbishment program
.

This role sits within the
technical systems stream
of the program and will focus on delivering robust and reliable software and system engineering outcomes that support safe, modern, and efficient air traffic operations.

The ideal candidate will be a
strategic problem solver
who can connect complex technical and operational elements, communicate effectively across large stakeholder groups, and drive progress even when facing resistance or ambiguity.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of resilient software and system solutions
• Apply systems engineering practices throughout the full SDLC and system lifecycle management
• Manage technical stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful delivery across multiple project streams
• Prepare and review system design and solution architecture documentation, ensuring alignment with overall strategy and existing initiatives
• Provide strong leadership, influencing and guiding outcomes through effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Take ownership of deliverables and operate with autonomy as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing team

What You'll Bring

• A degree in
  Engineering or Information Technology
  from an Australian tertiary institution (or certified equivalent qualification)
• Eligibility for registration as a
  Professional Engineer (RPEQ)
  or equivalent
• Proven experience applying
  Systems Engineering
  principles across design, development, and implementation phases
• Extensive experience in
  software system design, development, testing, and quality/configuration management
• Demonstrated strength in
  stakeholder and vendor management
  within complex, multi-disciplinary environments
• Excellent
  business writing, documentation, and communication skills
• The ability to operate with limited direction, showing initiative and accountability for outcomes

Nice to Have

Experience within
air traffic control, aviation systems, or broader aerodrome technology environments
will be highly regarded.

Desired Skills and Experience
Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Infrastructure Project

Daily rate: up to $1,200 per day (flexible for the right candidate)

Location: Sydney

Citizenship: Australian citizenship required (NV1 clearance not essential)

About the Role

Talent International is partnering with a leading avionics client to deliver a major air traffic infrastructure refurbishment program.

This role sits within the technical systems stream of the program and will focus on delivering robust and reliable software and system engineering outcomes that support safe, modern, and efficient air traffic operations.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic problem solver who can connect complex technical and operational elements, communicate effectively across large stakeholder groups, and drive progress even when facing resistance or ambiguity.

What You'll Do

Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of resilient software and system solutions

Apply systems engineering practices throughout the full SDLC and system lifecycle management

Manage technical stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful delivery across multiple project streams

Prepare and review system design and solution architecture documentation, ensuring alignment with overall strategy and existing initiatives

Provide strong leadership, influencing and guiding outcomes through effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Take ownership of deliverables and operate with autonomy as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing team

What You'll Bring

A degree in Engineering or Information Technology from an Australian tertiary institution (or certified equivalent qualification)

Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (RPEQ) or equivalent

Proven experience applying Systems Engineering principles across design, development, and implementation phases

Extensive experience in software system design, development, testing, and quality/configuration management

Demonstrated strength in stakeholder and vendor management within complex, multi-disciplinary environments

Excellent business writing, documentation, and communication skills

The ability to operate with limited direction, showing initiative and accountability for outcomes

Nice to Have

Experience within air traffic control, aviation systems, or broader aerodrome technology environments will be highly regarded.