Manager, Systems & Software-EN

CAE; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 224,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance cover

Wellness subsidy

ADF Reserve Service Policy

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Manager, Systems & Software to lead a team of about 16 engineers across software and hardware for defence and simulation programs in the Asia Pacific region. The role reports to the Senior Manager Engineering - IPAC and focuses on planning, execution and delivery while meeting quality, schedule and cost objectives.

You will partner with engineering, project and business leaders in Australia and internationally, shaping capability and aligning regional outcomes with CAE's global

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proven leadership of technical teams.
• Experience in software/hardware or complex systems environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing resources, schedules, budgets and risks.
• Ability to operate in complex engineering/project environments.
• Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain Defence Clearance.
• Ability to work from Homebush, NSW site.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of software and hardware engineers.
• Plan and oversee activities across projects, services and bids.
• Ensure solutions align with system architecture and quality standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive project outcomes.
• Manage delivery risks, team performance and continuous improvement.
• Align with CAE's global engineering organisation and practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Software engineering

Hardware engineering

Complex systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organisation where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manager, Systems & Software to lead a high-performing team of software and hardware engineers supporting complex defence and simulation programs across the Asia Pacific region. Reporting to the Senior Manager Engineering - IPAC, you'll be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution and delivery of software and hardware engineering activities across multiple projects while ensuring quality, schedule and cost objectives are achieved. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to manage a team of approximately 16 engineers, influence the delivery of mission‑critical defence capabilities, and work closely with engineering, program and business leaders across Australia and internationally. You will also play a key role in shaping engineering capability and aligning regional outcomes with CAE's global engineering organisation.

Description

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of software and hardware engineers.
• Plan, monitor and oversee software and hardware activities across projects, services and bids.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with system architecture, engineering standards and quality requirements.
• Partner with engineering, project and business stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Manage delivery risks, team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support alignment with CAE's global engineering organisation and engineering best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Previous leadership experience managing or leading technical teams.
• Experience within software engineering, hardware engineering or complex systems development environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and people leadership skills.
• Experience managing resources, delivery schedules, budgets and risk.
• Ability to work effectively within complex engineering and project environments.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Ability to work from our Homebush, NSW site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Simulation or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary software and hardware engineering teams.
• Knowledge of complex simulation systems and software development practices.
• Engineers Australia membership.
• Experience working across geographically dispersed engineering teams.

Location

Homebush, NSW. This role may involve occasional domestic and international travel and collaborative engagement with teams across Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Canada and the United States.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on Australian defence and security.
• Exciting career pathways within a global technology and defence organisation.
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy.
• Wellness subsidy.
• Generous parental leave.
• Employee Share Scheme.
• Fitness Passport.
• Insurance cover.
• And more.

Security Requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role. One of the key requirements for obtaining a clearance is Australian Citizenship.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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