Systems Engineering and Integration Manager

Babcock International; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Flexible working options

Laptop and home kit

Compressed hours

Hybrid onsite/remote

Job summary

Babcock International Group, the defence engineering leader, is seeking a Systems Engineering and Integration Manager to lead the delivery stream for EDHFCS and related projects, providing technical direction and people leadership across design, delivery, testing and sustainment.

You will own lifecycle activities from requirements management to certification, oversee the D-Lab and SITL, coordinate across facilities nationwide, and drive governance, continuous improvement and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive systems engineering and integration experience across complex programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and activities.
• Knowledge of security principles in High Frequency communications.
• Familiarity with ILS, RAM, Safety and E3 processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Systems Engineering and Integration delivery stream across EDHFCS and related projects.
• Provide technical direction and people leadership from design to sustainment.
• Oversee D-Lab and SITL development and ongoing management; coordinate activities across Australia.
• Contribute to project governance, engineering management documentation and customer engagement.

Skills

Systems engineering

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical delivery

Regulatory compliance

Tools

PLM systems

MRP systems

Design software

Simulation & analysis software

Job description

Systems Engineering and Integration Manager

Location: Keswick, SA, AU, 5035

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About the role

As the Systems Engineering and Integration Manager, you will lead the Systems Engineering and Integration delivery stream, providing technical direction and people leadership across the design, delivery, acceptance and sustainment of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS) and other related projects.

The role holds accountability for the Mission and Support System throughout the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, system integration, acceptance testing and certification.

This includes overseeing the development and ongoing management of the D-Lab and System Integration Test Lab (SITL), coordinating integration activities across facilities and operational sites throughout Australia, and leading technical investigations, risk assessments and troubleshooting activities.

The position will also contribute to project governance, engineering management documentation, customer engagement, business development and continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle.

About you

A strong background in systems engineering, systems integration and technical delivery across complex projects or programs will be essential, supported by demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering activities.

Strong technical judgement will enable effective decision‑making across requirements management, system analysis, integration, testing, certification and technical risk, with the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into practical and sustainable solutions.

Leadership capability is equally important, with a proven ability to build high‑performing teams, develop engineering talent and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills will support effective engagement with customers, technical teams and senior stakeholders, while a commitment to engineering excellence, product safety, regulatory compliance and knowledge sharing will help strengthen Babcock’s long‑term technical capability.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Extensive experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• Proven ability to manage an applicable engineering function.
• An excellent understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• Significant Systems Engineering experience within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) or the wider defence industry.
• Knowledge of security principles especially in High Frequency communications.
• Familiarity of ILS, RAM, Safety and E3 processes and requirements.

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 muchmore, 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 1,700 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.

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.

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