Technical Director Systems Engineering and Integration Engineer

Mott MacDonald; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Technical Director in Systems Engineering and Integration to lead complex rail projects in Brisbane, Australia. You will drive holistic integration across systems, assets, and operational readiness, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, interoperable solutions.

Role demands deep knowledge of CBTC/ETCS, V&V, and systems engineering principles, with a track record of managing large-scale rail programs and delivering value to clients and operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with experience delivering large, complex projects.
• Experience in holistic integration of complex systems from low-level units to end-to-end.
• Inclusive leadership style.
• Ability to develop testing/commissioning strategy, priority and sequence; verification of requirements.
• Keen understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including operations, systems assurance, safety, and V&V in relation to integration.
• Desirable: knowledge of IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management.
• Desirable: CBTC and/or ETCS operation knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across stakeholders.
• Desirable: delivery, integration and testing of rail systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop training material for the Metro and Rail Learning Academy and roll out modules for APNA region.
• Act as Systems Engineering and Integration lead on major projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and pursue interdisciplinary business opportunities.
• Develop Systems Integration strategies, plans and roadmaps for project needs.
• Own Operational Integration and Readiness frameworks and testing activities (ETCS/operational interoperability).
• Serve as SME for safety/assurance arguments and for test concepts and definitions.
• Provide SME support for Test Stage and Systems Definitions.
• Contribute SME input on Operational, Maintenance and Test Concepts.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Testing and commissioning

V&V

CBTC/ETCS operation

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management

Rail systems experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Technical Director Systems Engineering and Integration Engineer

Location(s): Brisbane, QLD, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Discipline: Systems and signals

Job Ref: 12737

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy.Working together as a global team we plan, design,deliverandmaintainthe transport, energy, water, buildings,defenceand wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seekopportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achievebrilliantthings. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience,you'llbe supported by global specialists eager to share theirexpertise. Withnumerousopportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your opportunity

Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, we are looking for talented Technical Director in Systems Engineering and Integration to be a part of our growing Australian Systems Engineering and Integration team in QLD. Our offering is unique - complex projects often struggle to integrate their systems and assets to the existing environment which leads to project delays or poor outcomes. Many of our clients look to us to support them define the frameworks and achieve operational readiness. Our team meets this need through providing projects with expertise in Systems Integration, Progressive Systems Assurance, and Operations & Maintenance Integration. We work to ensure these projects deliver the best possible outcome for the project, the operator, and the end users.

The role is diverse, and your key responsibility will vary project to project, but you can expect to be performing project-specific Systems Integration duties across a range of clients, which may include:

• Develop training material for the Mott MacDonald Metro and Rail Learning Academy, lead the roll-out of specific modules towards colleagues in the APNA region.
• Act as Systems Engineering and Integration lead for Mott MacDonald and/or on behalf of clients on major projects.
• Coordinating with other disciplines and actively participating in interdisciplinary market facing business opportunities.
• Develop Systems Integration strategies, plans and roadmaps for project needs.
• Operational Integration and Readiness – SME for the development and implementation of Operational Readiness Frameworks, operational proving activities (e.g. trial operations, procedure validation). SME for ETCS Operational Integration and interoperability between technical suppliers.
• Operational Safety and Assurance – SME for the development and capture of operational safety and assurance arguments.
• Stage and Systems Definitions – SME for the development and creation of Test Stage and Systems Definitions.
• Operational, Maintenance and Test Concepts –SME for the development and creation of Operational, Maintenance and Test Concepts.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with experience in the delivery of large, complex projects, specifically in the right-side of the V.
• Demonstrable experience of holistic integration of complex systems from low-level unit and subsystem up to end-to-end and operational integration.
• An inclusive leadership style
• Ability to take a high-level view of project testing and commissioning strategy, testing priority and sequence, verification of requirements, and personnel and equipment requirements.
• Keen understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including how broader functions like operations, systems assurance, safety, V&V works with integration, testing and commissioning.
• Ability to use and drive IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management is highly desirable
• Knowledge of CBTC and/or ETCS operation is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to communicate progress and issues accurately at all levels of the Consultant, Contractor and Client organisation.
• Whilst not mandatory, it is desired that you have experience the delivery, integration and testing of rail systems, and in-depth knowledge of technologies such as CBTC and ETCS.

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development