At a Glance
- Tasks: Apply Systems Engineering methodologies to deliver high-quality outputs for national significance projects.
- Company: Austal, Australia's leading global shipbuilder and Defence prime contractor.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team driving innovation in naval shipbuilding and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, 8+ years in Systems Engineering, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About The Opportunity
The Systems Engineer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for the application of Systems Engineering methodologies is a core requirement of this role.
You are expected to deliver outputs that meet Austal’s standards through the consistent application of a structured Systems Engineering approach.
About Austal
Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice.
We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia.
We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at austal. com/ssa.
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.
The maritime is now.
- What’s Involved
- Maintain Requirements
- Maintain project requirements.
- Manage the engineering change process
- Support Verification and Validation activities
- Support the creation and maintenance of Acceptance Test Procedures and Functional Tests.
- Apply SE methodologies to produce accurate data and documentation, which meets all procedural and auditable requirements.
- All Data & Paperwork is stored appropriately and controlled.
- Demonstrates a high attention to detail.
- Work produced is of a high quality and consistent with relevant standards.
- Support creation and delivery of Client deliverables
- Support technical deliverables to achieve system acceptance.
- Support continuous improvement activities related to SE tools and processes - e. g.
CAD, PLM, ERP.
Foster a strong security culture across the organisation, supply chain and customer environment, including training and education delivery.
- You’ll Need
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or ability to obtain CPEng
- Strong stakeholder management capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain complex concepts to non‑technical audiences
- Ability to triage and resolve complex problems
- Ability to maintain an effective and efficient engineering environment
- 8+ years’ experience in Systems Engineering or related field
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing direct reports
- Experience delivering complex projects with maturity and technical depth
- Proven Systems Engineering application, including change management and continuous improvement
- Practical experience in requirements management and design traceability
- Commercially astute experience using PLM tools
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all.
We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
- Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia
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Senior Systems Engineer in Fremantle employer: Austal
Austal Ships is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive compensation and benefits package while fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. As a Security Advisor, you'll have access to professional development opportunities and exciting career advancement within our expanding organisation, all while contributing to a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the defence sector, where your expertise will be recognised and your voice will matter.
