Senior Systems Engineer

Beca Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Gym discounts

Social club events

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

Beca Limited, based in Wellington, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to deliver mission-critical systems across defence, aviation, maritime, and other regulated sectors. You will work across software, hardware, people and processes to develop robust solutions in dynamic environments.

You will engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams, applying structured systems engineering methods to ensure high-quality outcomes and compliance with security and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting military operations and leading intelligence strategy, policy, functions and teams.
• Experience in developing and delivering military training.
• Focused on maintaining compliance with health and safety and security regulations.
• Able to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions across defence, aviation, maritime and other regulated sectors.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
• Apply a structured approach to deliver high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments.

Skills

Military operations experience

Military training delivery

Health and safety compliance

Client communication

Systems thinking

Technical translation

Complex information simplification

Diversity & inclusion advocate

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Join Beca's Applied Technology team and help deliver complex, mission-critical systems across defence, aviation, maritime, and other highly regulated sectors. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll work across software, hardware, people, and processes to develop solutions that solve real-world challenges. Based in Wellington, you'll contribute to projects spanning systems engineering, training systems, intelligence, security, communications, and information systems. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you'll apply a structured approach to deliver high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments.

We're looking for someone who is process-driven, client-focused, and experienced working within contractual frameworks and performance measures. An interest or background in defence, aviation, intelligence, or military environments would be highly regarded.

Ko wai koe | About you

• Experienced in supporting military operations and leading intelligence strategy, policy, functions and teams to deliver great results for clients.
• Experienced in developing and delivering military training.
• Focused on maintaining compliance with health and safety and security regulations.
• Comfortable working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions, breaking down complex technical information into simple, easy-to-understand terms.
• Passionate about understanding complex systems and delivering successful outcomes for clients.
• Capable of navigating technical domains and tailoring communication styles to effectively connect with diverse audiences.
• Proficient in simplifying complex and technical information, making it accessible to others.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity.

Important: The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an NZDF Defence Site Clearance or National Security Clearance. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Government Security Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position. Security and background checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.

Ng≤ āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• A career with Beca will provide you with: Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
• Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events.
• Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.