Lead Systems Engineer - PLM & Enterprise Architecture

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is looking for a Systems Engineer to drive the implementation and application of Systems Engineering Methodologies across projects. You will lead the team in applying rigorous practices, producing accurate data and documentation, and maximizing PLM usage to support complex program outcomes.

With a focus on defence projects, you will work to integrate enterprise architecture, manage requirements, and ensure traceability and configuration control.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Systems Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong expertise in PLM/Configuration Management tools, requirements management, design traceability, and configuration control.
• Proven track record delivering engineering solutions, change management initiatives, continuous improvement programs, and implementation outcomes.
• Experience working within complex projects, quality assurance frameworks, and business improvement processes to deliver effective outcomes.
• Defence industry experience across areas such as ILS, Production, Verification & Validation (V&V), Systems Safety, C4I, Cyber Security, Product Management, and regulatory/compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering Methodologies and the application within the team to deliver Projects.
• Lead and apply Systems Engineering methodologies to produce accurate data and documentation.
• Maximise PLM system platform adoption and usage.
• Lead and apply Systems Engineering methodologies to assist in the integration of Enterprise System Architecture.

Job description

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is looking for a Systems Engineer to drive the implementation and application of Systems Engineering Methodologies across projects. You will lead the team in applying rigorous practices, producing accurate data and documentation, and maximizing PLM usage to support complex program outcomes.

With a focus on defence projects, you will work to integrate enterprise architecture, manage requirements, and ensure traceability and configuration control.