Senior Systems Engineer

Randstad Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty in Adelaide seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support Australian Defence Force programs. You will apply MBSE to craft practical, economical solutions and lead a small team through the design lifecycle.

Responsibilities include requirements traceability with IBM DOORS, SysML/Capella tooling, and rigorous V&V across the lifecycle, with travel and clearance requirements as applicable.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience across all SDLC phases on complex defence projects.
• Extensive V&V experience with mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency with hardware and/or software installation and configuration.
• Experience with Voice Communications Systems, Radios, and Telephony.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1 or Baseline).
• Willingness to travel interstate or intrastate as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct major engineering assignments in collaboration with project team.
• Specify, implement and verify advanced engineering solutions to regulatory and customer needs.
• Develop functional specifications and perform modeling and decomposition of solutions.
• Maintain requirements traceability using IBM DOORS throughout design.
• Identify verification methods, prepare verification plans and manage testing.
• Lead a small engineering team and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Systems engineering

Team leadership

Verification & Validation

Technical communication

Education

Engineering degree (MIEAUST eligible)

Tools

IBM DOORS

SysML

Capella/Arcadia

Job description

We are currently working with a sovereign defence manufacturer of high-tech defence systems. These systems are integrated onto various defence platforms operating in mission-critical environments. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the Australian Defence Force. In this role, you will work on projects designed to enhance their surveillance, air battlespace management, and air defence systems. This is a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art defence technology and contribute your exceptional skills to programs of national significance.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will apply an understanding of engineering principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting major engineering assignments in collaboration with other members of the project engineering team.
• Specifying, implementing, and verifying advanced engineering solutions to meet regulatory requirements and customers' needs.
• Developing functional, practical, and testable specifications, as well as performing functional decomposition and modeling of solutions.
• Establishing and maintaining requirements traceability throughout the design process, utilising IBM DOORS for the management of requirements.
• Identifying verification methods, preparing verification plans and procedures, and managing system testing activities.
• Applying Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including working with related tools such as SysML and/or Capella/Arcadia.
• Assisting in the development of project plans and schedules, and preparing reports on the outcome of engineering studies.
• Leading a small engineering team, reviewing the work of peers and less experienced engineers, and providing mentorship to junior staff on an ongoing basis.

To be successful in this position, you will possess a strong work ethic ensuring honesty and reliability, along with the following:

• A tertiary Engineering degree, making you eligible to be MIEAUST, in disciplines such as Computer Science, Communication Engineering, or Electronics Engineering.
• Between 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, including experience working on all phases of the System Development Life Cycle and on complex defence projects.
• Extensive Verification and Validation (V&V) experience with mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in hardware and/or software installation and configuration, alongside experience with Voice Communications Systems, Radios, and Telephony.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• The ability to interpret information of a complex technical nature, solve problems effectively, and work to tight deadlines with little supervision.

Security and Requirements

• The candidate must be an Australian citizen.
• You must be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance, or currently hold an NV1 or Baseline Security Clearance.
• Some interstate or intrastate travel may be required on occasion.

If you're successful, you'll join a collaborative team of highly experienced and talented professionals.

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.