Systems Engineer - Regulatory Compliance

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Supportive and dynamic work env.

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) seeks a motivated Systems Engineer - Regulatory Compliance to support complex Defence programs by applying rigorous Systems Engineering to regulatory processes and classification society compliance.

You will act as the primary point of contact for Classification Society and Flag State, maintain tailored class documentation, manage exemptions and deviations, and support vessel acceptance and delivery from a regulatory and certification perspective.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with Classification Society, Flag State, statutory and certification requirements.
• Solid knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, requirements management, traceability, configuration control, and lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation and artefacts within a controlled project environment.
• Eligible for Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for Classification Societies and Flag State authorities, maintaining documentation and managing compliance.
• Coordinate exemptions, equivalencies, concessions, and deviation requests and support vessel acceptance and delivery activities.
• Apply Systems Engineering principles to support complex projects, including requirements management and verification and validation.
• Develop and maintain project requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, Functional Test documentation, and verification evidence.
• Maintain auditable engineering data and support PLM, CAD, ERP and related systems.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Systems Engineering principles

Requirements management

Traceability

Configuration control

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

CAD

ERP systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer - Regulatory Compliance to support the delivery of complex Defence programs through the effective application of Systems Engineering supporting classification society and flag state regulatory compliance processes. In this role, you will be responsible to act as primary Point of Contact for Classification Society and Flag State for the Project, maintain the relevant Class Tailoring Documentation, coordinate the development and management of exemptions, equivalencies, concessions and deviation requests, and support vessel acceptance, sea trials and delivery activities from a regulatory and certification perspective.

You will also play a key role in requirements management, use of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, preparation and maintenance of Acceptance Test Procedures, Functional Test documentation, and supporting the preparation and delivery of technical outputs, client deliverables, and engineering artefacts required to achieve project milestones and system acceptance.

Success in this role will require strong technical judgement, effective stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes aligned with Austal's values and business objectives.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Act as the primary point of contact for Classification Societies and Flag State authorities, maintaining Class Tailoring documentation and managing compliance with classification, statutory, and Defence-specific requirements.


• Coordinate exemptions, equivalencies, concessions, and deviation requests, assess regulatory impacts arising from engineering changes and project decisions, and support vessel acceptance, sea trials, certification, and delivery activities.


• Apply Systems Engineering principles, processes, and best practices to support the successful delivery of complex projects and programs, including requirements management, traceability, engineering change management, and verification and validation activities.


• Develop, maintain, and control project requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, Functional Test documentation, verification evidence, and engineering artefacts, ensuring alignment with customer, contractual, organisational, and regulatory requirements.


• Generate and maintain accurate, auditable engineering data and documentation, supporting project deliverables, system acceptance activities, and the effective management of PLM, CAD, ERP, and associated engineering data systems.

You'll Need

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.


• Experience in Classification Society, Flag State, statutory, and certification requirements, will be highly regarded.


• Sound knowledge and practical application of Systems Engineering principles, methodologies, requirements management, traceability, configuration control, and lifecycle management.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues and deliver high-quality outcomes within project deadlines.


• Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation, technical reports, engineering data, and associated artefacts within a controlled project environment.


• Demonstrated experience working within complex project environments, with a proven track record in change management, continuous improvement, and project delivery.


• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.


• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Experience in quality assurance, business improvement, and process optimisation within a complex engineering environment.


• Experience delivering technical documentation and capability-related artefacts for complex customer or Defence projects.


• Exposure to engineering design, configuration management, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.


• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or the ability to attain CPEng through Engineers Australia.


• Membership of, or affiliation with, professional bodies such as the Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) or the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• A supportive and dynamic work environment.


• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

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