Principal Defence Systems Engineer — Lead Integrations

Mott MacDonald; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working environment

Insurance (life, personal accident, &

Inclusive networks & professional orgs

Professional development & health

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Adelaide is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Systems Engineering & Integration team in defence projects. You will shape approaches, manage risk, and deliver evidence for assurance and operational readiness spanning GWEO and ANI work.

You will collaborate with national and global specialists, contribute to proposals, and mentor teams while sustaining credibility with clients across programs and lifecycle stages.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, science or another relevant discipline with substantial defence systems experience.
• Deep expertise in systems engineering, integration, test, assurance, safety or operational readiness.
• Proven track record leading significant technical work and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate systems engineering into practical outcomes for program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work packages and multidisciplinary engagements.
• Shape systems engineering approaches rather than simply inheriting them.
• Provide independent, practical advice to senior clients and stakeholders.
• Work across defence programs and lifecycle stages.
• Contribute to proposals, client relationships and growth of defence business.
• Collaborate with national and global specialists.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration

Test

Assurance

Safety

Operational readiness

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Tools

MBSE

Digital engineering

Requirements-management tools

Job description

Mott MacDonald Adelaide is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Systems Engineering & Integration team in defence projects. You will shape approaches, manage risk, and deliver evidence for assurance and operational readiness spanning GWEO and ANI work.

You will collaborate with national and global specialists, contribute to proposals, and mentor teams while sustaining credibility with clients across programs and lifecycle stages.