At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain system safety programs for cutting-edge defence capabilities.
- Company: Join Saab Australia, a leader in defence and security solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 6 weeks leave, 14% superannuation, and free income protection insurance.
- Other info: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, inclusive environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while growing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in engineering and experience in safety engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Systems Safety Engineer opportunity – Rockingham, WA. Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology. For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe.
We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world‑class solutions that support critical operations across Australia's defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact.
If you're looking for challenging work, cutting‑edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer
- Up to 6 weeks leave
- 14% employer superannuation contribution
- Free Income Protection Insurance
The role offers the opportunity to develop your System Safety Engineer skills while supporting the delivery and sustainment of leading‑edge defence capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain system safety program plans, processes, and frameworks
- Conduct hazard identification and risk analysis
- Contribute to the development of Safety assessment reports, Safety case documentation
- Perform safety analysis in support of design changes, engineering updates, system problem reports
- Establish and maintain safety requirements, ensuring traceability, verification, and implementation of mitigation controls
- Support broader systems engineering activities and apply engineering governance processes relevant to the safety‑critical defence systems
- Contribute to the development and execution of verification and validation (V&V) activities
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in safety engineering across complex software‑intensive systems
- Strong capability in: Hazard identification and risk assessment, Safety requirements development, Safety architecture and design, Safety verification and validation, and Safety case development
- Working knowledge of contemporary safety engineering standards and best practice, including MIL-STD-882
- Experience working within structured engineering lifecycle environments
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level.
Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.
What you will be part of
Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work. Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.
At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions.
What makes that difference possible? You. We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today.
But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work.
We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.
Combat System Safety Engineer employer: Saab Australia Pty Ltd
Saab Australia is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, the company provides generous benefits such as up to 6 weeks leave, a 14% superannuation contribution, and free income protection insurance. Located in a pivotal defence hub, employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that contribute to national security while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diverse perspectives and personal growth.
