Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Autonomous Systems

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

Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Autonomous Systems

Perth CBD | 12-Month Initial Contract | 5:2 Roster | ASAP Start

We are currently partnering with a leading organisation delivering complex engineering and technology solutions and are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to support the integration and delivery of safety-critical systems within a highly technical environment.

This opportunity is suited to engineers who combine strong technical foundations with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset and who understand how engineering process, governance and assurance contribute to successful project outcomes.

About the Role

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in the integration, verification and delivery of complex systems and technologies.

• Leading systems integration activities across software, hardware, controls and operational technologies
• Defining and managing technical requirements, interfaces and engineering deliverables
• Working closely with vendors, OEMs and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Supporting verification, validation and integration readiness activities
• Resolving complex technical and integration challenges across multiple systems
• Driving engineering governance, traceability and quality outcomes
• Supporting deployment, operational readiness and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing technical leadership across safety-critical and mission-critical environments

About You

You will ideally come from a highly regulated and technically demanding engineering environment such as:

• Aerospace
• Defence
• Automotive
• Autonomous Systems
• Rail
• Robotics
• Industrial Automation
• Mining Technology

You will bring experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Systems Engineering
• Systems Integration
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Functional Safety
• Requirements Management
• Engineering Assurance
• Technical Governance
• Platform, Vehicle or Equipment Integration
• Safety-Critical Systems

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• The ability to balance engineering rigour with practical delivery outcomes
• Experience working with internal stakeholders, vendors and external partners
• A collaborative approach with strong communication and leadership skills

Highly Regarded

• Experience with HIL, SIL or simulation-based environments
• Experience with embedded, control or autonomous systems
• Exposure to OEM or vendor-integrated solutions
• Experience within mining, defence, aerospace, automotive or industrial technology sectors
• Familiarity with tools and methodologies such as DOORS, Rhapsody, V-Model, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or similar engineering frameworks

What's On Offer

• Perth CBD location
• 12-month initial contract
• ASAP commencement
• Monday to Friday (5:2 roster)
• Opportunity to work on complex and industry-leading engineering programs
• Collaborative team environment with strong technical leadership