Systems Engineer SEA5000

About us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to make the world safer and more secure.

Our values of Integrity, Excellence and Respect are at the core of everything we do and inspire our team members around the globe.

About the role

Make your mark on one of the most high-profile and strategically critical Australian Defence Industry programs in Adelaide. Specific to the SEA-5000 project, L3Harris IMSA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who will join us to be our in-country liaison between the customers engineering team and the L3Harris Maritime UK engineering team. Currently this is assisting with design changes, with the future role supporting the integration of the Integrated Platform management system onto the fleet of Hunter Class Frigates.

Our Systems Engineers will support the creation and review of the contracted engineering outputs involved in delivering communications/navigations/platform management. Under the direction of the Project Engineering Lead, you will support the production and delivery of engineering documentation across the project lifecycle.

Your remit will be as broad as it is challenging. Key responsibilities may include but not be limited to: liaising with customers and staff to develop requirements and assessment of constraints; design documents; test procedures and test reports; supporting the agreed safety program; Creation of documentation in accordance with additional QA or project requirements; Task progress reporting to the Project Engineering Lead on task status, predicted completion and issue identification.

This position will require 2 days/week on customer site.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated relevant experience in the Systems Engineering Lifecycle.
• Current Baseline Australian Defence Security clearance, and able and willing to obtain and hold to NV1.
• Defence industry experience preferred.
• Degree in Communications/Electrical/Electronics/Systems Engineering or similar.
• Development of specifications, requirements, design, and test procedures.
• Knowledge of the operation of communications equipment and systems.

Where the role could take you

At L3Harris, our Systems Engineers are regarded as the organisation's discipline specialists. The provision of training opportunities is a priority as is actively supporting your career and professional development goals. Pathways for this role could see you step into senior technical and leadership roles, or even move over to the project management field. A role with L3Harris is an opportunity to take your career through any number of pathways, whilst also making a lasting impact on Australia's sovereign Defence capability.

What we offer

Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including:

• A dynamic and inclusive working environment.
• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance.
• Company supported professional development programs.
• Salary continuance insurance.
• Novated leasing.
• Retail Reward programs.
• Health insurance discounts.

Want to explore further?

Contact our Talent Acquisition team by email at for a confidential discussion.

All applicants must be eligible to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at:

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.