Systems Assurance Engineer

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking a Systems Assurance Engineer to join on a temporary full-time basis through to May 2027. You will plan, design, execute and report on systems assurance and testing activities across Operational Technology projects, providing RAMS expertise to ensure safety and integrity of the Sydney Trains system.

You will lead testing efforts, manage test environments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while applying RAMS principles to mitigate risks and support project

Qualifications

• RAMS processes knowledge.
• Experience with high availability systems.
• Engineering degree and PE eligibility.
• RAMS and assurance experience in OT/rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, execute and report on systems assurance activities.
• Provide RAMS and assurance engineering advice to projects.
• Deliver testing to mitigate risks and ensure safety and integrity.
• Support major OT system integration projects.

Skills

RAMS

Systems Assurance

Testing

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Systems Engineering

Education

IT/Electrical/Systems Engineering degree

Engineering qualification (4+ years)

Professional Engineer (MIEAust) eligibility

Tools

RAMS tools

Test automation tools

Testing environments

Job description

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Systems Assurance Engineer

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Engineering

Job location: Auburn, NSW, AU, 2144

Job reference number: 111265

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $155418.0-$172237.0

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

We are seeking an experienced Systems Assurance Engineer to join our team on a temporary full-time basis through to May 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your systems engineering, assurance and testing expertise to Operational Technology projects within the rail environment, helping ensure systems are fit for purpose, reliable, safe and compliant with project and organisational requirements.

About the role

You will be responsible for planning, designing, executing and reporting on systems assurance and testing activities across Operational Technology projects.

You will provide specialist engineering advice and Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) expertise, working with project teams and stakeholders to identify and manage risks and ensure the safety and integrity of the Sydney Trains system are maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, developing, reviewing and delivering systems assurance activities and associated documentation.
• Providing specialist RAMS and systems assurance engineering advice to projects and stakeholders.
• Delivering effective testing activities to mitigate organisational, project and system risks.
• Providing specialist engineering support for major Operational Technology system integration projects.
• Managing test environments and the Operational Technology model room to support comprehensive systems testing.
• Monitoring and reporting on assurance outcomes, risks, progress, cost and scope.
• Driving continuous improvement in systems assurance and testing processes and practices.

You will be an experienced systems or assurance engineer with a strong understanding of systems engineering and engineering asset management principles. You will bring demonstrated experience working with high availability systems, testing environments and risk-based assurance practices.

You will ideally have:

• Knowledge and experience in Systems Assurance and RAMS processes.
• Knowledge of rail industry technology applications and requirements.
• Substantial experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Experience delivering testing activities for high-availability systems, including test automation tools and frameworks.
• Experience managing and configuring test environments for high-availability systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• A four-year or longer IT/Electrical/Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification.
• A minimum of three years’ professional engineering experience, qualifying for Professional Engineer (MIEAust) Engineers Australia membership grade.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.