Systems Engineer - MRO Capability

Safran Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) in Sydney is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the Systems Engineering effort for the design, development, verification, and validation of a local Optronics MRO capability. You will drive FPS and design file maintenance, and coordinate with international Safran teams to ensure project delivery.

The role requires mastery of systems engineering practices, experience in defence optronics, and strong collaboration across an international team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an Engineering-related discipline.
• Knowledge of systems engineering (requirements management, validation, verification).
• Experience in defence industry designing/optronics products.
• Demonstrated experience in integration and verification of complex systems.
• Ability to manage customer expectations in a complex delivery organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPS development for MRO capability.
• Maintain Design File (Product Baseline) for MRO.
• Manage configuration and product data for the MRO capability.
• Support optical engineering with calculations for test benches.
• Define test coverage and performance requirements for MRO across Safran lines.
• Lead integration, verification and qualification activities for MRO.
• Validate system functionality per approved validation strategies.
• Coordinate with Safran teams in France for data and support.
• Lead technical reviews, workshops and forums with stakeholders.
• Plan and chair Master Engineering Reviews (MERs).

Skills

Systems engineering knowledge

Defence industry experience

Integration & verification

Customer expectations management

Program management

Optronics knowledge (Safran context)

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering

Job title

Systems Engineer - MRO Capability

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.

Headquartered in Sydney, SEDA brings local expertise in the integration of optronics and navigation systems for the air, land, and naval platforms of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.

Reporting to Solutions Integration Manager, the Systems Engineer will lead the Systems Engineering effort for the design, development, verification, and validation of a local Optronics MRO capability.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the development and refinement of the Functional and Performance Specifications (FPS) for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capability.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Design File (Product Baseline) for the MRO capability.
• Manage the configuration and product data associated with the MRO capability
• Support the Optical Engineering function by undertaking calculations and analyses required for the dimensioning and development of optical test benches.
• Assess and define the test coverage and performance requirements necessary to achieve the operational objectives of the MRO capability across multiple Safran product lines.
• Lead the integration, verification, and qualification activities associated with the MRO capability.
• Validate system functionality and performance in accordance with approved validation strategies for designated product lines.
• Liaise with Safran teams in France to obtain technical data, software, engineering support, and design information necessary for project delivery.
• Lead and participate in technical reviews, workshops, and project forums with local and international stakeholders.
• Plan, prepare, and chair Master Engineering Reviews (MERs) in accordance with Safran Electronics & Defense engineering governance and lifecycle management processes.

Candidate skills & requirements

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in an Engineering-related discipline, preferably in Optronics Design.
• Knowledge of systems engineering (requirement management, validation, and verification methods).
• Prior experience in the defence industry at a company designing and manufacturing optronics products.
• Demonstrated experience in integration and verification of complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer expectations in a complex delivery organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs where trade-offs between performance, cost, and schedule are required.
• Knowledge of Safran Electronics & Defense products and processes will be highly regarded.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A problem solver with a passion for complex technologies.
• An effective communicator with an interest in learning from other cultures.
• A strong collaborator who can work and perform in an international environment.