Systems Engineer

Babcock Australia & New Zealand; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Office and home working mix

Leave entitlements: wellbeing, volunte

Paid parental leave

Defence reservist leave

Study leave

Novated leasing options

Corporate shares plan

All-employee recognition program

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking an ILS Systems Engineer to join the JP9101 program, supporting the Defence High Frequency Communications System and its enhanced capability. You will apply systems engineering to ensure through-life effectiveness, working across requirements management, verification, interface control and documentation.

You will collaborate with ILS specialists and program teams, conduct risk assessments and contribute to technical reviews while advancing your career in a

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or recognised engineering qualifications that support eligibility for Professional Engineer membership.
• At least two years’ experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience in requirements management will be highly regarded.
• Understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) principles and how sustainable support systems contribute to capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements management, verification and validation, interface management, engineering change and technical documentation for the program.
• Conduct technical investigations and risk assessments and develop engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with ILS specialists, engineers, program teams and customers; provide engineering advice and ensure records are accurate and maintained.
• Contribute to technical reviews and document recommendations and solutions; support through-life capability.

Skills

Systems thinking

Requirements management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLM

MRP

Design tools

Simulation

Analysis systems

Job description

Engineer capability that matters.

Bring your systems thinking to a major Defence program and help shape the future of critical communications capability.

ILS Systems Engineer

Engineer capability that matters.

Bring your systems thinking to a major Defence program and help shape the future of critical communications capability.

About You

You’re a systems-minded engineer who enjoys turning complex requirements into practical, well-integrated solutions. With at least two years’ experience in a technical or engineering environment, you bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the confidence to take ownership of your work. You understand the engineering lifecycle and are comfortable working with engineering toolsets such as PLM, MRP, design, simulation or analysis systems. Experience in requirements management will be highly regarded, along with an understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) principles and how effective support systems contribute to long-term capability. You’re a collaborative communicator who can work across engineering, ILS and program teams, contribute to technical discussions and clearly document your recommendations and solutions. You’re also keen to keep learning, share knowledge and continuously improve the way things are done. You’ll bring an accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, or recognised engineering qualifications that support eligibility for Professional Engineer membership with a recognised engineering body. You’ll also be motivated to continue your professional development and work towards chartership.

About The Role

As an ILS Systems Engineer, you’ll join Babcock’s Integrated Logistics Support team supporting the JP9101 program, working across the existing Defence High Frequency Communications System and its enhanced capability. This is an opportunity to apply your Systems Engineering expertise to a complex Defence program with genuine through-life impact. You’ll help develop and manage the Support System capabilities that enable critical communications technology to remain effective, supportable and ready throughout its lifecycle. Your work will span requirements management, verification and validation, interface management, engineering change and technical documentation. You’ll conduct technical investigations and risk assessments, develop engineering solutions and contribute to decisions that help shape the ongoing performance and supportability of the capability. Working closely with ILS specialists, engineers, program teams and customers, you’ll contribute to technical reviews, provide engineering advice and ensure technical records and documentation are accurate, secure and maintained throughout the program lifecycle. Beyond your day-to-day engineering activities, you’ll have the opportunity to share knowledge, contribute to process improvements and explore innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance engineering outcomes. With exposure to a major Defence program and a broad network of technical expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your Systems Engineering career while contributing to capability that really matters.

Internal Applications Close- 9th October 2026.

Your Future At Babcock – What We Offer You

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 Top 101 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who We Are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together.

To learn more about us vis i t www.babcock.com.a u

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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