Senior Systems Engineer

Tonsley, South Australia, Australia

• Category: Systems Engineering

Description

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PURPOSE OF JOB:

Are you ready to take your systems engineering expertise to the next level? Join BAE Systems Australia as a Senior Systems Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cutting-edge defence technology. This is your opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative and innovative environment.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the Systems Team, working closely with cross-functional design and support teams to ensure a systems-oriented, integrated approach to engineering development and verification. You’ll be responsible for managing system requirements, developing robust architectures, and ensuring compliance with engineering lifecycle processes.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Develop and manage system and subsystem specifications, interface documents, and MBSE artefacts.

Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.

Conduct requirements management, functional analysis, system design, integration, and verification.

Perform system-level analyses and ensure designs meet all technical and regulatory requirements.

Lead system testing and integration activities, ensuring traceability and configuration control.

Provide technical oversight to suppliers and support internal design reviews.

Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

KEY CRITERIA:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar.

Extensive experience in Systems Engineering across the full lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, integration, and verification.

Ideally exposure to manufacturing and production systems, robotics, data analytics and cyber security.

Strong understanding of MBSE and systems lifecycle management.

Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Defence security clearance required or the ability to obtain one.

Please apply to Reshmi (Resh) Prasad– Talent Acquisition Specialist, online by close of business on the closing date. Your application should include a resume and whilst not essential, a cover letter is preferred. Please do also advise your line manager of your intention to apply.

Please note that business impact will need to be considered and negotiated transition plans will be required for internal appointments.

Employees are also encouraged to refer others for this vacancy – refer to:Employee Referral Scheme

for further information on eligibility and instructions on how to use our online referral portal. Whilst referrals are encouraged for this vacancy, suitable internal applicants will always be given first preference and consideration.

Company

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a premier global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services. 

The Support Solutions (S2) sector provides a wide range of products and services, including engineering, systems integration, ship repair, and readiness & sustainment for military and commercial customers throughout the product life cycle, anywhere around the world. This sector is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Core capabilities include: • Expertise as a leading provider of non-nuclear ship repair and overhaul services • Sustainment services to extend the viability of existing land and maritime platforms at home and in theater, while modernizing to meet evolving threats • Experienced partner providing seamless, onsite management of military and government customer operations • High-volume producer of protective and load-carrying gear for military personnel 

People are the greatest asset in any Company. 

BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential. 

Equal Opportunity Employer. Females. Minorities. Veterans. Disabled