Senior Systems Engineer

Saab Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave

14% Superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Saab shares matching

MySaab discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the MBSE-driven design and integration of complex defence systems across the full lifecycle.

You will drive requirements management, system architecture and integration while mentoring engineers and delivering compliant, verifiable solutions. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and governance to support Defence objectives and deliver capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Systems Engineering in defence or software-intensive environments.
• Strong MBSE and SysML experience demonstrated in complex projects.
• Experience using Cameo, DOORS or Cradle tooling for modelling and traceability.
• Exposure to ASDEFCON or Defence acquisition environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead MBSE applications, develop system models and ensure end-to-end traceability.
• Lead requirements engineering, design, integration, verification and validation.
• Provide technical leadership, support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and risk management.
• Ensure processes, tools and environments meet project delivery objectives.
• Contribute to sustainment through planning, coordination and problem solving.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

Requirements engineering

System architecture

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP or Engineers Australia CPEng

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

DOORS

Cradle

Job description

About The Role

Shape the Future of Australia's Defence Capability! Saab Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with strong Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise to lead the design, development and integration of complex defence systems. Working across the full systems engineering lifecycle, you’ll drive requirements management, system architecture, integration, verification and validation while mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams. This is an opportunity to influence system architecture, lead engineering teams, and deliver integrated capabilities from concept through to verification and support. As a Senior Systems Engineer you will lead technical decision-making, support engineering governance, and champion best practice systems engineering methodologies throughout project delivery. This position offers the opportunity to influence technical direction, manage engineering change, and collaborate closely with Defence stakeholders to ensure the continued operational effectiveness of one of Australia's most important defence capabilities. Along with satisfaction & rewards that comes with working for a global defence company, you can expect a generous salary, a range of outstanding benefits & an inclusive working environment. This position also offers Flexible working options and a 9 Day Fortnight.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements engineering, system architecture, and integration. Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will ensure technical solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with customer and operational requirements. You will work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, supporting requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification and validation activities while engaging with customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, developing system models, architectures and ensuring end-to-end requirements traceability.
• Lead requirements engineering, system design, integration, verification and validation activities, ensuring technical solutions meet customer, operational and quality requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams, support major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), manage technical risks and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Ensure engineering processes, methods, tools and environments support project delivery objectives.
• Contribute to sustainment outcomes through effective planning, coordination and technical problem-solving.

About You

You are a motivated and collaborative systems engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You thrive in complex engineering environments and are comfortable navigating technical, stakeholder and governance challenges associated with safety-critical defence systems.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Systems Engineering within complex, software-intensive or defence environments.
• Strong practical experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
• Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, Cradle, or similar engineering toolsets.
• Proven expertise across requirements engineering, system architecture, integration, verification and validation.
• Experience working within ASDEFCON or Defence acquisition environments (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of complex military systems, software-intensive systems and systems integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical leadership capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP and/or Engineers Australia CPEng are highly regarded.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1) and have the ability to access ITAR-controlled information.

About Us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges. From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Culture And Benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience. By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career. As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% Superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Equal Opportunity

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.