Principal Systems Engineer – Autonomous & Integration

Chandler Macleod; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting a Principal Systems Engineer for integration and autonomous systems based in Perth. You will lead systems integration across software, hardware, controls and OT, define interfaces and requirements, and collaborate with vendors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safety-critical solutions.

This role focuses on governance, verification, and delivery readiness in a highly regulated environment, with opportunities to shape engineering assurance and technical

Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated, technically demanding engineering environments such as aerospace, defence, automotive, autonomous systems, rail, robotics, industrial automation or mining technology.
• Experience in systems engineering, integration, V&V, and safety-critical environments.
• Strong leadership, collaboration with internal stakeholders, vendors and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems integration across software, hardware, controls and OT.
• Define and manage technical requirements, interfaces and deliverables.
• Collaborate with vendors, OEMs and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support verification, validation and integration readiness activities.
• Drive governance, traceability and quality outcomes.
• Support deployment, operational readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership across safety-critical environments.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Systems Integration

Verification & Validation

Functional Safety

Requirements Management

Engineering Assurance

Technical Governance

Platform/Vehicle Integration

Safety-Critical Systems

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

V-Model

ISO 26262

IEC 61508

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting a Principal Systems Engineer for integration and autonomous systems based in Perth. You will lead systems integration across software, hardware, controls and OT, define interfaces and requirements, and collaborate with vendors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safety-critical solutions.

This role focuses on governance, verification, and delivery readiness in a highly regulated environment, with opportunities to shape engineering assurance and technical