Combat Systems Engineer

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave

14% superannuation

Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Saab shares matching

MySaab discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a DDG Combat Systems Engineer to support hardware and software integration for naval platforms. You will deliver systems engineering, requirements management and architecture work within the Defence sector, interfacing with customers and partners to implement ECNs and production artefacts.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements with potential 9-day fortnights and interstate travel as needed, reflecting the program’s complexity and secure environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience in defence systems.
• Experience in requirements management, system architecture, and integration.
• Maritime combat systems knowledge and formal analysis experience.
• Ability to work across disciplines and support ECNs and production products.
• Eligibility for Australian NV1 security clearance; Australian citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Undertake systems engineering tasks across requirements analysis and architecture development.
• Contribute to physical integration of combat systems and layout maturation.
• Support Engineering Change Proposals and design modifications for system changes.
• Review and develop production products such as drawings and installation instructions.
• Triage and resolve production issues, deviations and nonconformances.
• Engage with customers, partners and other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

System architecture

Systems integration

Verification & Validation

Maritime combat systems

Security clearance NV1

Australian citizenship

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Engineering degree in mechanical/electrical/systems

Job description

Opportunity

Saab Australia is an industry participant in the Combat Systems Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT). The CSI-IPT forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1).

Role

The DDG Combat Systems Engineer supports the delivery of systems engineering activities for Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrade packages on Royal Australian Navy platforms. You will be a part of a specialised domain team which will be responsible for the development of Engineering Change Proposals for assigned system. Further, the successful candidate will support the development of Engineering Change Proposals and design modifications for assigned system changes. Support review and development of Production Products, for example drawings, cable schedules, installation instructions. Support the triage, assignment and resolution of production-issues, deviation, nonconformances and defect resolutions. Support technical discussions / actions with the customer and partner organisations. Interact with the Systems Engineering Integration Team and Transverse Engineering disciplines. Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role. Interstate travel to other CSI-IPT and customer offices may be required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake allocated systems engineering tasks relating to requirements analysis, functional analysis, architecture development and system design activities.
• Contribute to physical integration of the Combat System through maturation of the design and compartment layouts and human engineering activities.
• Support the development of Engineering Change Proposals and design modifications for assigned system changes.
• Support review and development of Production Products, for example drawings, cable schedules, installation instructions.
• Support the triage, assignment and resolution of production-issues, deviation, nonconformances and defect resolutions.
• Support technical discussions / actions with the customer and partner organisations.
• Interact with the Systems Engineering Integration Team and Transverse Engineering disciplines.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering etc.) from a recognised institution, and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the defence industry).
• Practitioner level experience in the fields of Systems Engineering (i.e. Requirements Management, System Architecture, Systems Integration, and/or Verification and Validation).
• Meaningful experience with a particular domain of Maritime Combat Systems.
• Significant experience with balancing complex engineering trade space – using formal analysis methods – to achieve viable solutions in the System-of-Systems integration context.
• Past exposure in the Integration, Test and Evaluation of CS Products into Naval Platforms or equivalent complex Military Systems having challenging constraints.
• Eligibility to hold both an Australian NV-1 security clearance and access/handle ITAR/EAR controlled technology, data and information.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.
• Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges. From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

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Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience. By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career. As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.