Senior Combat Systems Engineer - Electronics Integration

Saab Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia leads defence, security and cyber technology projects across Australia with a focus on cutting‑edge systems and expert engineers. This role sustains Saab's 9LV Combat System capabilities for the Royal Australian Navy, coordinating testing, maintenance and upgrades across multiple ship classes and remote deployments.

You will diagnose complex electronic and network environments, support installations, and deliver formal reports and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Engineering is required.
• Extensive experience in installation, commissioning and maintenance of electronic systems.
• Proficiency with Windows, macOS, and Linux to install, configure, and troubleshoot systems.
• IPC workmanship standards expertise.
• Supervisory, coordinating and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing, fault-finding, maintenance, upgrades and repairs on electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems on RAN ships and facilities.
• Deliver hardware installation, testing, commissioning and acceptance activities including cabling and network configuration.
• Diagnose and resolve OS, application and network issues (LAN/WAN/VPN/Wi‑Fi).
• Conduct inspections and system performance monitoring to maximise capability and reliability.
• Provide urgent repair support and technical investigations for deployments and at‑sea operations.
• Prepare test reports, plans and drawings for delivery to customers.

Skills

Electronics installation & maintenance

OS troubleshooting (Windows, macOS, Lx

IPC workmanship standards

Supervisory & planning

Working at Heights

Education

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Tools

Windows OS

macOS

Linux

Job description

Saab Australia leads defence, security and cyber technology projects across Australia with a focus on cutting‑edge systems and expert engineers. This role sustains Saab's 9LV Combat System capabilities for the Royal Australian Navy, coordinating testing, maintenance and upgrades across multiple ship classes and remote deployments.

You will diagnose complex electronic and network environments, support installations, and deliver formal reports and system improvements.