System Engineer

Role overview Assess, design, acquire, implement, and support systems for satellite ground-station missions and related operations. The role covers systems engineering across applications, infrastructure, processes, and network-based mission systems, with a focus on safe, reliable sustainment.

Responsibilities - Design, analyze, evaluate, test, debug, and implement applications that support mission infrastructure and operations. - Install, acquire, modify, and support operating systems, databases, and applications. - Analyze business problems and direct the development of automated system solutions. - Identify root causes of complex technical issues and recommend practical remedies. - Work with partners to maintain system safety and improve processes. - Undertake additional engineering duties as directed by engineering and program leadership.

Requirements - Tertiary qualification in engineering. - Demonstrated systems engineering experience in Defence or a similar industry. - Australian citizenship and an active Australian Government NV1 security clearance, or a clearance held previously. - Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain safety concepts to varied audiences. - Critical analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence partners on system safety. - A continuous improvement mindset and ability to implement process enhancements.

Nice to have - Five or more years of systems engineering experience, preferably in Defence or a similar field. - Broad understanding of communications systems, infrastructure, processes, and technologies. - Sustainment experience with satellite or other communications systems. - Experience preparing Defence sustainment contract documentation. - Eligibility to attain Chartered status with Engineers Australia or an equivalent body.