Graduate Engineer Development Program – System Safety

Raytheon Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking Graduates or Early Career Engineers in mechanical, electrical or aerospace disciplines who want to apply their knowledge while developing a specialist System Safety career. This rare opportunity places you in a small, agile team and exposes you to defence programs that demand safe, reliable operation.

You will work alongside experienced engineers on real projects, receive structured training over a 2–3 year development program, travel nationally for test events, and

Qualifications

• Graduates or early career engineers in mechanical, electrical or aerospace disciplines.
• NV1 Security clearance eligibility required.
• 2–3 year development program in system safety.

Responsibilities

• Support system safety activities for defence programs and learn lifecycle safety practices.
• Work with experienced engineers to understand how complex systems are designed to be safe and reliable.
• Travel within Australia for test and evaluation events as needed.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem solving

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Questioning assumptions

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-16

Country

Australia

Location:

AU-NSW-MACQUARIE PARK-12 ~ 12-24 Talavera Rd ~ BLDG D TALAVERA CORP CTR, Macquarie Park NSW, Level 3

Position Role Type

• Fast track your career on breakthrough Defence projects
• Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery
• Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development

At Raytheon Australia, we're looking for enthusiastic Graduates or Early Career Engineers who want to apply their mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering knowledge while also developing a specialist career as a System Safety Engineer This little known discipline is in high demand throughout industry (especially Defence and Transport), so your future could truly be in your own hands with this rare opportunity.

As a member of this small agile team of Graduates or Early Career Engineers, you will work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real-world defence programs, learn how some of Australia's most advanced systems are designed to operate safely and reliably, while also receiving some industry best practice training within a 2-3 year development program.

What Is System Safety

As a System Safety Engineer you will make sure complex systems are not only functional, but safe, minimizing the risk to personnel, capability and environment before the problems ever reach the real world. You'll work closely with engineers, operators, maintainers and other stakeholders to understand how systems are designed, used and supported, identifying potential hazards and influencing safer outcomes through a system lifecycle.

Why This Role Is Different

• Reporting to both the System Safety Manager and the Manager of your area of expertise, you will receive training in both disciplines, so if after the end of the development program you decide that system safety isn't for you, you have continued to gain experience.
• You will have the opportunity to provide specialist engineering support to multiple engineering programs within Raytheon Australia, potential gaining experience in Air, Sea and Land programs.
• Interact with industry specialists such as Submariners, Sailors, Pilots, Electronic Warfare Operators
• Develop practical solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Learn System Safety principles throughout program life cycles, from initial development through to planning for disposal
• Opportunity to travel within Australia to attend test and evaluation events of complex systems
• Ask lots of questions - Some of the best safety engineering starts with: "but what happens if it doesn't work like that?"

What Skills We're Looking For

• Like understanding how things work.
• Enjoy solving complex problems.
• Have a healthy level of curiosity.
• Can explain technical concepts clearly.
• Notice details that others might miss.
• Are comfortable challenging assumptions respectfully.
• Think "I should probably check that" more often than the average person.
• The ability to explain complicated technical concepts without using seventeen PowerPoint slides.

Essential Requirements

Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia's most significant Defence capabilities.

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