Head of Systems & Software - Defence Simulations

CAE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADF Reserve Service Policy

Wellness subsidy

Generous parental leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance cover

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Manager, Systems & Software in Homebush, NSW to lead a high-performing team of software and hardware engineers supporting defence and simulation programs across the Asia Pacific region.

You will oversee planning, execution and delivery of engineering activities across multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule and cost objectives are met. This leadership role involves ~16 engineers and collaboration with stakeholders globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Previous leadership experience managing or leading technical teams.
• Experience within software engineering, hardware engineering or complex systems development environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and people leadership skills.
• Experience managing resources, delivery schedules, budgets and risk.
• Ability to work effectively within complex engineering and project environments.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Ability to work from Homebush, NSW site.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of software and hardware engineers.
• Plan, monitor and oversee software and hardware activities across projects, services and bids.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with system architecture, engineering standards and quality requirements.
• Partner with engineering, project and business stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Manage delivery risks, team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support alignment with CAE’s global engineering organisation and engineering best practices.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

CAE is seeking a Manager, Systems & Software in Homebush, NSW to lead a high-performing team of software and hardware engineers supporting defence and simulation programs across the Asia Pacific region.

You will oversee planning, execution and delivery of engineering activities across multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule and cost objectives are met. This leadership role involves ~16 engineers and collaboration with stakeholders globally.