Lead Systems Engineer, Optronics MRO Capability

Safran Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) in Sydney is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the Systems Engineering effort for the design, development, verification, and validation of a local Optronics MRO capability. You will drive FPS and design file maintenance, and coordinate with international Safran teams to ensure project delivery.

The role requires mastery of systems engineering practices, experience in defence optronics, and strong collaboration across an international team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an Engineering-related discipline.
• Knowledge of systems engineering (requirements management, validation, verification).
• Experience in defence industry designing/optronics products.
• Demonstrated experience in integration and verification of complex systems.
• Ability to manage customer expectations in a complex delivery organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPS development for MRO capability.
• Maintain Design File (Product Baseline) for MRO.
• Manage configuration and product data for the MRO capability.
• Support optical engineering with calculations for test benches.
• Define test coverage and performance requirements for MRO across Safran lines.
• Lead integration, verification and qualification activities for MRO.
• Validate system functionality per approved validation strategies.
• Coordinate with Safran teams in France for data and support.
• Lead technical reviews, workshops and forums with stakeholders.
• Plan and chair Master Engineering Reviews (MERs).

Skills

Systems engineering knowledge

Defence industry experience

Integration & verification

Customer expectations management

Program management

Optronics knowledge (Safran context)

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) in Sydney is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the Systems Engineering effort for the design, development, verification, and validation of a local Optronics MRO capability. You will drive FPS and design file maintenance, and coordinate with international Safran teams to ensure project delivery.

The role requires mastery of systems engineering practices, experience in defence optronics, and strong collaboration across an international team.