Lead Systems Engineer

Aurecon Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Systems Engineer in Melbourne, Australia. The role involves supporting key systems engineering disciplines, engaging with clients, and authoring technical documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Systems Engineering, a degree in STEM, and experience in safety-critical industries. Candidates must also be eligible for an Australian Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Systems Engineering with a strong understanding of the V-Model.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) preferred.
• Experience in regulated, safety-critical industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Systems Engineering function across key disciplines.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering team on project objectives.
• Engage with client stakeholders remotely and on-site.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Documentation

Requirements Management

Chartered Professional Engineer

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Requirements Management Tools

SEBoK

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Systems Engineering function across key disciplines including Requirements Management, Configuration Management, Interface Management, Verification & Validation, and Assurance
• Collaborating with the Systems Engineering team to deliver systems engineering outcomes aligned with project objectives
• Engaging with client stakeholders (technical and non-technical) both remotely and on-site, as required
• Authoring, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation and engineering processes
• Applying systems engineering practices and standards to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes across projects
• Contributing to lifecycle traceability and reporting to support system certification and delivery
• You are expected to be able to work on your own and as part of a team liaising with engineers of different disciplines, to ensure a complete and unified design

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in Systems Engineering with a strong understanding of the V-Model and associated processes/lifecycles
• Degree qualified in STEM or equivalent engineering experience supported by relevant qualifications
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), or working towards chartership
• Eligible for an Australian Security Clearance
• Experience in regulated, safety-critical industries such as Defence, Rail, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, or similar
• Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing technical documentation
• Experience in decomposing, developing, and managing system-level requirements
• Working knowledge of systems engineering practices, frameworks, and tools (e.g. SEBoK, INCOSE practices, MBSE, requirements management tools)

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted.

Preferred Additional Qualifications / Skills

• Awareness of project delivery and coordination practices
• HAZOP/HAZID knowledge
• Understanding of safety-critical systems and assurance processes
• Experience contributing to safety case documentation