Systems Engineer

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer - Design Integration to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program.

Working as a part of the HCF Engineering Lifecycle Management team, the Design Integration Engineer will be responsible for supporting successful progression of ship Design Zones through the Zonal Review and Modification Package programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Organise and co-ordinate aspects of engineering activity within the Hunter Class Frigate Program that enable the successful progression of ship Design Zones through the Zonal Review and Modification Package programs.
• From assigned assurance systems and design tools, deliver evidence into the various internal design reviews that empower the design zone leads to sell the HCF design to the review chairs.
• Interface closely with delivery domains to identify and resolve cross domain issues affecting progress through the zonal reviews.
• Support design zone leads to effectively manage risks and priorities in the leadup to design reviews.
• Support the delivery of detail design engineering enablers.
• Identify opportunities to improve assurance systems and design tools, with the objective of optimising the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of outputs.
• Enable HCF Engineering through the development and delivery of training and references for assurance systems and design tools.
• In fulfilment of the above duties, utilise HCF management tools including, Jira, Windchill, Codebeamer and Tableau.

About YOU

• A degree in an engineering discipline
• 3-5 years of engineering experience, preferably in a Defence environment
• Demonstrated experience within the Systems Engineering discipline, with an understanding of the engineering design lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment or autonomously
• Ability to work with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated self-motivation and a proactive approach to progressing assigned tasks
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. 

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.