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Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Income protection insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking a Senior System Integration Engineer – ATM to join our Melbourne team. You will bridge the Air Traffic Management product design with developers and customer teams to deliver integrated ATM solutions across Australia.

The role requires extensive ATM domain experience, systems engineering expertise and the ability to manage complex interfaces, with options for hybrid work from home / office. Applicants must be Australian citizens with clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Degree in software engineering/computer science.
• Eligible for chartered engineering status and state registration.
• Minimum of 8 years’ ATM domain experience including system integration.
• In-depth knowledge of network, network security, XML and Linux.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies.
• Test and validation of software.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the system engineering process.
• Ability to derive high‑level requirements and implement.
• Ability to review specifications, interface documentation and drawings.
• Ability to write clear technical reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.
• Awareness of safety, ILS, cybersecurity and supportability.

Responsibilities

• Map customer requirements to system solutions based on Saab’s ATM portfolio.
• Perform requirements analysis, developing specification documents and design verification.
• Develop external interface specifications, system design documents and acceptance test documents.
• Effectively contribute to ATM project realisation through system integration.
• Coordinate with product software teams in specification, design, development and verification.
• Lead integration activities and manage parameterisation defects and customer validation.
• Deploy, configure, integrate and test ATM system software and parameterisation on site.
• Follow policies, guidelines and safety/quality/environment procedures.

Skills

ATM domain

System integration

Requirements derivation

System design

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Cybersecurity awareness

Problem solving

Education

Degree in software engineering/computer science

Tools

XML

Linux

Virtualisation

Job description

Senior System Integration Engineer – Melbourne

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology.

For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world‑class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact.

If you're looking for challenging work, cutting‑edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

At Saab Australia, we recognise that meaningful work is just one part of a rewarding career. We support our people with benefits that enhance wellbeing, flexibility and financial security, including:

• Up to 6 weeks leave
• 14% employer superannuation contribution
• Free Income Protection Insurance

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent.

The role

Be part of an international team and contribute to the next generation Air Traffic Systems across Australia.

Deploy cutting‑edge Air Traffic Control System across Australia’s major towers.

Multi‑dimensional opportunity to work on different aspects of Systems Engineering and engage regularly with end users.

As part of our Civil group, the Senior System Integration Engineer ‑ ATM will be the interface between Air Traffic Management (ATM) product design authority, system developers, Saab‑internal project and support teams and the customer, to deliver product integration, remediate issues and identify opportunities for product improvement.

To be successful in this role, you must be highly motivated, demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, and have a keen interest in technical and complex software systems, preferably within the ATM domain.

Further, the successful candidate will:

• Map customer requirements to system solutions based on Saab’s ATM product portfolio.
• Perform requirements analysis, developing requirement specifications and participating in the design, verification and validation of solutions.
• Develop external interface specifications, system design documents and acceptance test documents, including detailed parameterisation descriptions.
• Effectively contribute to the realisation of ATM projects through integration of ATM Systems.
• Coordinate with product software development teams in the specification, design, development and verification of customer‑specific solutions.
• Lead integration activities and work with the customer to define, develop and verify the parameterisation aspects of each site’s implementation. Manage parameterisation defect prioritisation and support customer validation activities as required.
• Deploy, configure, integrate and test ATM system software and parameterisation in factory and on site.
• Perform activities based on applicable policies, guidelines, cost awareness, rules and procedures (incl. those related to health and safety, quality and environment).

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9‑day fortnight will be considered for this role.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Degree in software engineering/computer science degree with suitable recent software experience.
• Eligible for chartered engineering status and state engineering registration (Queensland/Victoria).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in ATM domain including system integration.
• In‑depth knowledge of network, network security, XML and Linux.
• Knowledge of virtualisation technologies.
• Test and validation of software.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the system engineering process, including requirements management, system design, integration, test and validation.
• Ability to undertake high‑level requirements derivation, system design and implementation.
• Ability to review and interpret specifications, interface documentation, drawings and estimates.
• Understand complex technical issues and manage them within project cost, time and quality constraints.
• Ability to write clear and precise technical reports.
• Well‑developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated awareness and ability to address whole of capability/systems issues, such as safety, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), cybersecurity and supportability.
• Experience in the ATM domain is highly desirable.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance preferably to baseline level or have the ability to gain one.

What you will be part of

• Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.
• Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
• The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world, and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here.
• We’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.

Applications

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the official Saab Australia channel.