Global Systems Engineering & V&V Leader

SPX AtoN; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX Aids to Navigation is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering and Verification & Validation Manager to lead a global team across new product development, customer solutions and sustaining engineering. You will set engineering standards, drive robust requirements, architecture, integration, verification and validation throughout the lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with international SMEs, and ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience leading Systems Engineering and Verification & Validation activities across complex product environments.
• Experience operating in regulated, certified, safety-critical or highly engineered industries.
• Proven ability to lead senior technical professionals and matrix teams across multiple sites or regions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including influence across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for coaching, developing and building capability in others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team in the creation and execution of programs including requirements derivation and traceability.
• Manage and lead development of custom system solutions in response to customer requirements.
• Oversee new product introduction through the full lifecycle from requirements input to handover and ongoing maintenance.
• Identify and quantify opportunities for improvement within SPX Aids to Navigation products and lifecycle.
• Provide technical support on design changes, custom orders, or improvements to ensure product success across life cycles.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet specifications.
• Maintain foundational knowledge in INCOSE Systems Engineering.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Requirements Analysis

Traceability

Stakeholder Management

MBSE

Education

Bachelor's in Systems/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Software Engineering

Job description

SPX Aids to Navigation is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering and Verification & Validation Manager to lead a global team across new product development, customer solutions and sustaining engineering. You will set engineering standards, drive robust requirements, architecture, integration, verification and validation throughout the lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with international SMEs, and ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality solutions.