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Form of work WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
About the Team
Our Systems Engineering team provides professional analytical support to our Projects to ensure we continue to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. We conduct challenging and enjoyable work on leading military platforms including BOXER and our HX Logistic products.
About the Role
The Senior Systems Engineer provides technical leadership for the delivery of the Systems Engineering Program of an allocated program within technical, cost and schedule constraints.
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:
Define and implement a requirements engineering program, including requirements definition, allocation, decomposition and change management over the engineering lifecycle;
Develop and maintain assigned Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, including the Systems Engineering Management Plan and System and Sub-system Specifications;
Coordinate the development of material for the delivery of Mandated System Reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, DDR);
Report progress and challenges of Systems Engineering activities against technical, schedule and cost requirements;
Develop and maintain an effective relationships with various program stakeholders, including internal stakeholders, suppliers and the Commonwealth;
Support coordination of Systems Engineering activities and prioritisation between the Australian and German engineering teams;
Conduct maturation of existing planning data related to Systems Engineering scope, including basis of estimates, work breakdown structure and schedule;
Support engineering oversight of subcontractors and/or suppliers work scope to ensure successful delivery; and
Ensure Systems Engineering related risks and dependencies are identified and actively mitigated.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
What are we looking for?
Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant Engineering field i.e. Mechanical, Electrical etc;
5-10 years industry experience;
Experience leading a geographical dispersed Systems Engineering team;
Have excellent written English communication skills;
Demonstrated experience in the systems engineering lifecycle;
Previous Defence industry experience in delivering complex platforms/systems;
German language proficiency;
Knowledge of Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) processes;
Hold chartered professional engineering status with Engineers Australia;
Ability to travel interstate and/or internationally when required; and
Currently hold or be eligible to obtain a NV1 Australian Security Clearance.
At Rheinmetall, your strengths and experience are worth something. We also highly value diversity and equal opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help reduce cost of living;
On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
Flexible working practices;
Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions;
Generous internal incentive and referral program;
Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.
WHO WE ARE
Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.
Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
Veterans are always encouraged to apply for roles at Rheinmetall where they can bring select skills and expertise to the delivery of products and services for our customer. Recognising these unique attributes, the Company has established a Veterans Employment Program that trains and supports veterans transitioning from the armed forces and seeking future employment in the commercial sector.
As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmetall draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address long-term megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.
