Systems Engineer

At BAE Systems Australia
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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 to join our Battlespace Integrated Solutions program of works. Reporting to a System Engineering Lead, you will be part of an inclusive and supportive team located in our Richmond, VIC office.
You will work in a team carrying out Systems Engineering activities on predominantly two products, Ship Air Defence Model (SADM) and ForeSee. SADM is the world's most versatile model for maritime air defence analysis, providing advanced modelling and simulation for above water warfare analysis and training. Navies, defence research establishments and defence contractors around the world use it.
ForeSee is an advanced software based tactical decision aid, designed to provide an additional layer of situational awareness to a Ship's ops-room. ForeSee provides an indication of the composite coverage of EM sensors from contributing ships within a task group against a variety of threats, modelling factors such as terrain masking and atmospheric effects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Perform system engineering activities including requirements management, functional analysis, candidate solution development, system design, system analysis, integration, system tests, acceptance tests and certification
* Develop and manage system requirements and design documents including system and subsystem specifications, product breakdown structure, component specifications and interface specifications
* Collaborate effectively with customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture
* Perform analyses to define and characterise the engineering systems and its components
* Utilise your engineering domain and Systems Engineering knowledge and ensure the supporting and delivered products meets requirements and are fit for purpose
* Review engineering peers' work, identify technical risks and unknowns and support planning activities
About YOU
* A tertiary engineering degree and extensive engineering experience
* Domain engineering knowledge in either Electronic Warfare (EW), Sensor Systems or Combat Systems, will be highly regarded.
* Systems Engineering experience and experience within various phases of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
* Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present and build good relationships with a variety of stakeholders
* Demonstrated systems analysis, critical thinking and problem solving skills
* Current Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
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.
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.
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.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
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.