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Associate Systems Engineer

Saab Australia Pty LtdMelbourne, Victoria🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 26 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Job Description

Multiple Opportunities - Hawthorne VIC 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

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The role Expression of Interest: Associate Systems Engineer

Saab Australia is seeking aspiring Systems Engineer to join our growing teams in Hawthorn, VIC. This role offers the opportunity to develop your systems engineering skills while supporting the delivery and sustainment of leading-edge defence capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in gathering and analysing system requirements from stakeholders.
  • Support the development of requirements documentation and traceability matrices.
  • Contribute to the creation of system architecture and design specifications.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to ensure system requirements are met.
  • Aid in the integration of hardware and software components into the system.
  • Work alongside experienced engineers to implement system solutions and configurations.
  • Participate in testing activities, including functional, integration, and system testing.
About you
  • Up to 2 years' experience in Systems Engineering activities prior to this role.
  • Fundamental understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
  • Basic familiarity with military systems or related defence technologies is desirable.
  • Familiarity of System Engineering in an ASDEFCON context is desirable.

All Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR. 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. The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here. 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, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status.

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