Systems Engineer

Defence Co.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & home-working kit

LinkedIn Learning access

Defence sector experience

Flexible working

Study leave

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Systems Engineer to apply engineering principles across the product lifecycle, delivering investigations, analysis, and engineering solutions that support complex products and services.

You will work with a high degree of autonomy, plan and deliver your own work while making sound engineering decisions within your discipline and contributing to technical reviews with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience across engineering disciplines and lifecycle stages.
• Experience with design, analysis, manufacturing and through-life support practices.

Skills

Engineering experience

PLM / MRP tools

Simulation & analysis

RF / Communications

IBM DOORS

Jira & Confluence

Tools

Jira

Confluence

IBM DOORS

PLM

MRP

Job description

Work with cutting-edge defence technology

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

About the role

As a Systems Engineer at Babcock, you'll apply your engineering expertise across the product lifecycle, delivering technical investigations, analysis, engineering solutions and documentation that support the development and sustainment of complex products and services.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you'll plan and deliver your own work while making sound engineering decisions within your discipline and contributing to technical reviews with internal and external stakeholders. You'll play an important role in maintaining engineering rigour across the lifecycle, including technical risk and product safety considerations, compliance with relevant standards and the development of effective engineering processes.

You'll also contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and business development activities, helping Babcock deliver safe, innovative and sustainable solutions while building capability across the wider engineering team.

About you

An experienced engineer, you'll bring a strong technical foundation and the ability to apply engineering principles to investigate problems, develop practical solutions and make informed decisions within your area of expertise.

A sound understanding of design, analysis, manufacturing and through-life support practices will be complemented by an appreciation of how adjacent engineering disciplines and technologies interface with your work. Strong communication and collaboration skills will enable you to work effectively with technical teams and a broad range of stakeholders.

You'll take ownership of your work, deliver outcomes safely and effectively, and confidently communicate technical information through reviews and presentations.

A commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing and improving engineering practices will be key to your success in this role.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• An understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• Exposure and experience in Systems Engineering Lifecycle.
• Desirable systems engineering experience in a RF, HF and/or communications relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience of requirements management and use of associated toolsets (e.g. IBM DOORS).
• Proficient in using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other project management and documentation software.

Your future at Babcock - what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

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.

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.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.