Systems Engineer - defence technology

ZipRecruiter; Shire Of Northam; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm located in Australia seeks a Systems Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex technical systems. This position involves capturing and managing system requirements, overseeing architecture, and supporting integration. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and proven Systems Engineering experience. Competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health and dental cover

Share scheme

Increasing holiday allowance with service

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in Systems Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of verification and validation processes.
• Confident communicator able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements.
• Develop and oversee system architecture.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation.

Skills

Requirements management

Systems integration

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Due to continued growth, we have a brand-new opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a leading defence technology company based in Southampton.

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex technical systems from concept through to completion. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and customers, you’ll ensure all components are successfully integrated and meet the required specifications. This is a customer-facing role where you’ll be involved across the full engineering lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements
• Develop and oversee system architecture
• Support system integration, verification, and validation
• Act as the link between customers, project managers, and engineering teams
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and system configuration

About You

• STEM degree or equivalent experience
• Proven background in Systems Engineering
• Strong knowledge of requirements management, verification, and validation
• Confident communicator able to work with cross-functional teams

Desirable:

• Experience within defence, military, or aerospace industries
• Knowledge of electro-optical systems

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Private health and dental cover
• Share scheme
• Increasing holiday allowance with service
• Excellent career development opportunities
• And more