AddressAbout us
Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.
From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose.
The role
As part of our Maritime group’s Product Engineering team, the Product Design Team Leads provide leadership and activity management of a team of Systems Engineers, centred on the Saab Combat Management System (CMS) solution and its requirements, design and formal acceptance.
The role also includes a significant component of stakeholder coordination, with other disciplines including: Project Engineering; CMS Software / Integration teams; CMS Hardware teams; and, speciality engineering (Safety, Security and ILS).
Further, the successful candidate will undertake the following according to agreed requirements, cost and schedule:
- Agree team scope, schedule, design, implementation, and acceptance with the Product Engineering Manager
- Report progress against agreed scope and allocate and manage work within the team
- Provide technical leadership and supervision to direct reports. Including review of engineering artefacts produced by the team
- Coordination with Project Engineering to clearly define CMS scope, resolve issues / risks and ensure alignment of Project expectations with product development
- Coordination with other engineering disciplines/teams, including CMS software, CMS hardware, logistics, safety and security, ensuring requirements and design are well understood and checking progress/alignment of technical solutions via regular meetings and artefact reviews
- Lead the development of system tests and analysis to verify system requirements
- Conduct and/or participate in mandatory design reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR) and working groups / demonstrations with internal and external stakeholders
Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office, 9 day fortnight and part time (0.8 FTE minimum) will be considered for this role.
Please note, we are open to these roles being based out either our Adelaide or Melbourne locations.
About you
Your skills and experience will include:
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering or related technical discipline
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in applying system engineering processes, standards, methodologies and approaches to develop SE outputs over several parts of the SE lifecycle, in a relevant industry (e.g. industrial, automotive, aerospace, software, mechatronics).
- Demonstrated ability to work with multi-discipline teams and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in producing and reviewing technical documentation
- Experience in leadership of engineering teams
- Experience or an understanding of engineering in a Defence Regulatory environment, or equivalent
- Well-developed communication skills (both written and oral)
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.
Culture and benefits
We employ over 600 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
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Applications
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. You may contact our careers team at careers.mailbox@au.saabgroup.com for a copy of the full position description. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.
