Senior Systems Engineer

About the Opportunity

The implementation and application of Systems Engineering methodologies is a core requirement of this role. You are expected to deliver outputs that meet Austals standards through the consistent application of a structured Systems Engineering approach.

You are required to manage your time effectively to meet business needs and to conduct yourself in a manner that aligns with Austals core values policies and professional expectations.

In addition to the key responsibilities outlined below you may also be required to undertake other duties as reasonably requested by your manager delegate or a member of the Austal management team.

About Austal

Austal is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice. We design construct and support defence and commercial vessels for the worlds leading operators with operations spanning Australia the USA Philippines and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. Were driving innovation supporting sovereign capability and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Whats Involved

• Maintain Requirements

Ø Maintain project requirements.

Ø Manage the engineering change process.

• Support Verification and Validation activities

Ø Support the creation and maintenance of Acceptance Test Procedures and Functional Tests.

• Apply SE methodologies to produce accurate data and documentation which meets all procedural and auditable requirements.

Ø All Data & Paperwork is stored appropriately and controlled.

Ø Demonstrates a high attention to detail.

Ø Work produced is of a high quality and consistent with relevant standards.

• Support creation and delivery of Client deliverables

Ø Support technical deliverables to achieve system acceptance.

• Support continuous improvement activities related to SE tools and processes e.g. CAD PLM ERP. Foster a strong security culture across the organisation supply chain and customer environment including training and education delivery.

Youll Need

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or ability to obtain CPEng
• Strong stakeholder management capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex concepts to nontechnical audiences
• Ability to triage and resolve complex problems
• Ability to maintain an effective and efficient engineering environment
• 8 years experience in Systems Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing direct reports
• Experience delivering complex projects with maturity and technical depth
• Proven Systems Engineering application including change management and continuous improvement
• Practical experience in requirements management and design traceability
• Commercially astute experience using PLM tools

Desirable

• Experience working in complex project environments
• Experience in quality assurance and business improvement processes
• Experience working within a design team
• Membership with SESA or INCOSE

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation and those with Disability to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia Austal: Australia