Senior Engineer, Software and Systems

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal in Henderson, WA, is seeking a Senior Software and Systems Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of R&D projects for defence and commercial maritime. The role focuses on Maritime Autonomy, building advanced software and control systems to deliver deployable solutions for customer and market needs.

You will integrate software with digital twins, embedded platforms and vessel systems, and guide concepts through prototyping, testing and deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience delivering complex software or automation systems from concept to deployment.
• Experience with Agile project management and risk/schedule control.
• Software architecture and real-time systems integration.
• Full-stack data engineering and analytics.
• Simulation, digital twin, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Interface definition and requirements validation of software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced software and control system technologies for next-generation maritime capability.
• Integrate software with digital twin environments, embedded platforms and vessel systems.
• Transform concepts into deployable solutions through prototyping, testing and deployment.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps that support Austal's future products and services.
• Identify and apply emerging technologies to enhance capability and competitiveness.
• Grow Austal's IP and research capability through innovative software engineering.

Skills

Software development

Systems integration

Project management

Agile methods

Full-stack development

Digital twin

Requirements validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Simulation software

Embedded platforms

Hardware-in-the-loop

Job description

About the Opportunity

Based in Henderson, the Senior Software and Systems Engineer will contribute to the creation and maintenance of a portfolio of Research and Development projects for both defence and commercial maritime, that supports the strategy and contributes to organisational growth. Initially focussed on Maritime Autonomy, the Senior Software and Systems Engineer will develop and integrate advanced software and control system technologies, transforming concepts into deployable solutions that meet customer and market needs.

About Austal

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Develop advanced software and control system technologies for next-generation maritime capability
• Integrate software with digital twin environments, embedded platforms and operational vessel systems, including propulsion, steering, safety, navigation, communications, mission and platform management systems
• Transform concepts into deployable solutions by applying the product development lifecycle, including research, prototyping, testing, demonstration and operational deployment
• Contribute to the development of technology roadmaps that support Austal's future products, platforms and services
• Identify, evaluate and apply emerging technologies, tools and development approaches to enhance technical capability, operational effectiveness and competitiveness
• Contribute to the growth of Austal's intellectual property, technical expertise and research capability through innovative software engineering

You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering complex software, control or automation systems from concept through to deployment
• Project management experience, including scope definition, risk assessment, schedule management and delivery of technology projects, applying Agile and iterative development methodologies where appropriate
• Software architecture, real-time software applications and systems integration
• Full-stack software development, data engineering, analytics and data visualisation solutions
• Simulation, digital twin and hardware in the loop test environments
• Interface definition, requirements development, verification and validation of software systems
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at https://www.austaljobs.com/australia