Senior Systems Engineer

Role Overview

As part of our Land & Integrated Systems - Submarines group, the Senior Systems Engineer will contribute to the development, planning and execution of the System Engineering program for allocated projects relating to the Collins Class Submarines Integrated Ship Control Management and Monitoring System (ISCMMS). This includes requirements analysis and allocation, system architecture design, conduct of internal and customer system reviews and management of test activities in accordance with project governance plans and the Saab GMS. The program involves the upgrade of an in-service system, so baseline change management, including ECPs, CCPs and change control boards, will be a large part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of all aspects of the system architecture and advise on the impact of engineering change proposals.
• Develop a positive, collaborative working relationship with the customer organisation, and support good decision making for program success.
• Coordinate and chair Change Control Boards, Material Release Boards and other engineering governance processes to ensure the integrity of the system baselines.
• Apply system engineering processes, including requirements management, high level requirements derivation, system design, implementation, integration, test and validation.
• Brief engineering authorities on aspects of design changes and other technical issues.
• Provide advisory services to the team on best practice systems engineering from process set up and delivery through verification and validation to delivery utilising the available tools and resources.
• Engage with company provided services to facilitate sustainment outcomes for services not within the Submarines Program.
• Plan, organise, coordinate, direct and control the activities assigned for the management and production of deliverables and services in the area of responsibility.
• Develop and manage the work packages relating to sustainment allocated in accordance with the engineering management plan.
• Articulate and solve complex technical issues and manage them within a fast paced business environment with deadlines.
• Facilitate technical discussions with customers, stakeholders and subcontractors as required on related project matters (e.g. design reviews).
• Develop and maintain the aspects of the project level engineering plans applicable to the functional area in accordance with the engineering management plan.
• In collaboration with the Engineering Manager, ensure maintenance of the engineering methods, tools and environments to meet the requirements of the engineering management plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant experience within the defence industry, preferably in submarine platform systems.
• Working knowledge of engineering governance processes for safety critical military systems.
• Working knowledge of System Safety Programs.
• Expert knowledge of the Cradle application.
• Expert knowledge of the Document Management and Engineering and Parts management modules of IFS.
• Working knowledge of Jira, including task tracking and process workflows.
• Professional certifications in systems engineering or related fields such as Engineers Australia CPEng, INCOSE ASEP, CSEP or ESEP (desirable).
• Australian citizen with ability to obtain or hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance, preferably to NV1 level.
• Knowledge of export control regimes, including ITAR.

Benefits

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options (including hybrid work from home / office)
• Access to Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab online store with discounts

Legal and Equal Opportunity

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex service members, veterans and their families. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status.