Deputy Systems Engineering Manager

Hanwha Defence Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Private Health Insurance

Flexible Working

Defence Reservist Leave

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing Platform

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia seeks a Deputy Systems Engineering Manager to lead and coordinate all systems engineering activities across HDA and subcontractors. You will be the primary engineering interface with the customer, ensuring processes, safety, and quality align with contractual obligations and ASDEFCON frameworks.

Role requires tertiary engineering qualifications and extensive Defence systems engineering experience, with travel to subcontractor/test locations possible.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
• Significant Systems Engineering experience in Defence programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist development, preparation and on-time delivery of all engineering artefacts.
• Ensure engineering activities meet schedules and budgets.
• Coach, mentor, and direct the project’s engineering staff.
• Oversee Systems Engineering Process and ensure compliance with plan.
• Oversee System Safety and promote safe engineering practices.
• Lead progress meetings and provide status reports on systems engineering activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure high-quality deliverables for the customer.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Defence domain experience

Job description

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA)is a comprehensive defence solution provider, building on the strengths of its portfolio, which includes artillery systems, armoured vehicles, air defence systems, and unmanned ground systems. We are a subsidiary of Hanwha Corporation, which has grown to be the largest and most influential defence corporation in South Korea.

Your New Role:

The Deputy Systems Engineering Manager is accountable for ensuring the successful delivery of all systems engineering activities in accordance with contractual requirements. This role provides hands‑on leadership and coordination across all engineering disciplines, encompassing both HDA and its subcontractors. Acting as the primary engineering interface with the customer, the Deputy Systems Engineering Manager must possess a comprehensive understanding of systems engineering processes, as well as extensive knowledge of ASDEFCON Complex contracting frameworks and obligations

Your Primary Areas of Responsibilities:

• Assist the development, preparation, and on‑time delivery of all the project Engineering artefacts.
• Ensure the project engineering activities are completed within agreed schedules and budgets.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and direct the project’s Engineering staff.
• Oversee Systems Engineering Process, ensuring that all engineering activities are conducted in accordance with the process and the plan.
• Oversee System Safety and ensure safe engineering work practices are paramount and implemented for the project.
• Conduct regular progress meetings in addition to design/technical meetings and provide reports on systems engineering activities status.
• Work with all contributing parties, including our subcontractors, to ensure the quality of all deliverables and exchanges with the customer are exceptional.

Note:

The Deputy Systems Engineering Manager may be required to travel to subcontractor and test locations which may be within Victoria, Interstate, and Internationally.

About You:

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.

Experience:

• Significant experience in Systems Engineering roles within the Defence industry, preferably based around delivering complex large‑scale programs.

Skills and Key Attributes:

• Proven ability to influence technical and project engineers. Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships and positively resolve disputes with internal/external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Flexibility and adaptability, as you’ll be expected to quickly pivot and respond to changing priorities and dynamic work environments.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous approach to work, with the ability to identify potential risks and issues proactively. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to solicit, support, and coordinate efforts of diverse teams of technical and functional experts.
• To be successful in this role, you will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security clearance (must be Australian Citizen). Eligibility criteria can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

What we can offer you:

• 9 Day fortnight
• Private Health Insurance benefits available
• Flexible Working arrangements
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing Platform including an Employee Assistance Program

Hanwha Defence Australia looks for people who can embrace our three core values of ‘Challenge, Dedication, and Integrity’ that were established in the spirit of Trust and Loyalty. If you want to work with us on this exciting journey, now is the time to join.

Hanwha Defence 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.

We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.