Systems Engineering Discipline Lead

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is an ASX listed Australian technology company operating in the defence and aerospace markets. Our products incorporate advanced electro-optic applications based on EOS core technologies in software, laser, electronics, optronics, gimbals, telescopes and beam directors, and precision mechanisms. With our headquarters in Canberra and a growing global workforce, we are experiencing exponential growth and are placed to become Australia's leading defence and aerospace exporter.
The defence business develops and produces remotely controlled weapon systems and ancillary products. These systems are adaptable to suit potential customer weapon inventories and comprise state-of-the-art gimbal mounts, fire control systems and world-class sensor units. We continually strive to help our people achieve personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects that shape our future.
Benefits

• Structured friendly and supportive team
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible Working Hours
• Opportunities for further career development
• Free Parking
• Paid parental leave
• Employee incentive scheme
• EOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description
About the Opportunity
The Systems Engineer Discipline Lead is a senior leadership role within EOS Defence Systems (EOS DS) and is responsible for solving problems using disciplined engineering techniques. You will will lead and mentor engineers, and be responsible for managing, developing and guiding staff to achieve their full potential. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the senior leadership team give advice on staffing and workflow priorities and monitor and manage performance, health and wellbeing.
You will ensure that the Companies' engineering processes are fully implemented and coordinates reviews with various engineering groups and management, to achieve compliance.
Key duties of the role include:

• Lead Systems Engineering teams to ensure defined requirements are delivered within the specified time frame and exercise authority and control of the team.
• Work across multiple projects to apply deep technical knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering and ASDEFON
• Provide mentorship and guidance to lead and senior engineers sharing industry experience and best practice
• Develop, review and champion the system engineering process within EOS DS.
• Document system designs, safety requirements, and system specifications.
• Design the elements that are required for baselining, modification and enhancement of systems.
• Configure the system to be built and provide input and assurance of the Engineering and Production Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Undertake test and evaluation activities on systems to verify and sign-off all design requirements.
• Champion the use of rigorous system development methods to ensure safe, secure, and reliable systems.
• Provide technical rigour and oversight on the development and maintenance of engineering artefacts throughout the engineering lifecycle. This includes activities and documentation associated with requirements definition and management; traceability; engineering change; verification and validation; and sustainment.
• Develop and implement Systems Engineering processes.
• Proactively identify and address engineering risks.

Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You can work cooperatively with teams and individuals, and are detail and solution oriented. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in cross functional multidisciplinary teams
• Degree qualification in Engineering or similar discipline.
• Post graduate qualifications in Systems engineering highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years in similar role.
• Experience in defence sector preferred.

How to Apply
If you are willing to take on a challenge and want to make a contribution to a proud Australian company that is growing rapidly then we would like to hear from you. Please apply now with your resume and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you believe you are the right fit for our organisation.
We may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date. We encourage the submission of early applications.
You must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance.
To learn more about EOS employment opportunities, please visit: www.eos-aus.com