Systems Engineer

Our client is a leading global provider of communication and information systems for control centres tasked with safety-critical operations. The company develops and distributes advanced control centre solutions across two core sectors: Air Traffic Management (including civil and military air traffic control as well as air defence) and Public Safety & Transport (supporting police, fire and rescue services, emergency medical response, maritime, and railway operations).

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join a dynamic, collaborative team leading the advancement of digital tower technologies. This role will play a key part in delivering cutting-edge digital aerodrome services as part of the major upgrades at Canberra and Western Sydney Airports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong technical understanding of Frequentis products and project-specific solutions
• Perform requirements analysis, engineering design and system specification
• System installation, deployment, configuration, and integration activities
• Identify and resolve software integration issues during system setup
• Create and maintain technical documentation and interface specifications
• Execute formal testing and acceptance procedures to achieve customer approval
• Engage with customers to understand operational scenarios and technical requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams and international partners (e.g. Frequentis HQ in Vienna)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Proven experience in engineering projects, ideally within the Air Traffic Control (ATC) or mission-critical systems domain
• Strong background in systems engineering across the lifecycle: specification, installation, integration, and testing
• Knowledge of Voice Communication Systems and ATC functions
• Experience with safety-critical or government regulated environments (e.g. ASDEFCON contracts)
• Proficiency in software and communication systems, traceability processes, and test methodologies
• Excellent customer facing skills with a service oriented mindset
• Effective communicator with strong attention to detail and problem solving capabilities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a skilled engineering team delivering mission-critical solutions at the forefront of aviation technology.