Integration Engineering Team Lead

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have a great opportunity for an Integration Engineering Team Lead to join the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) program within our Battlespace Integrated Solutions business. This key role will report to the Operations Centre IPT Lead based in Edinburgh, Adelaide and will be offered on a permanent full time basis.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including working a 9-day fortnight.

The JORN has been a part of our nation’s defence landscape for many decades and comprises three Over-The-Horizon-Radar (OTHR) systems to provide surveillance coverage of our northern border. BAE Systems has been awarded the contract to manage the sustainment and upgrade of this 100 percent Australian solution that is strategically important to Australia’s security.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the overall subsystem engineering integration of the operations centre
• Plan, conduct and test the system integration engineering activities, and manage the progress of those activities
• Identify technical issues through the system integration engineering process, and liaise with software and ICT teams to resolve technical issues
• Lead and manage a small integration engineering team, coach and develop personnel, ensuring services provided meet business objectives
• Act as a Control Account Manager (CAM), and manage budget and delivery scope responsibilities
• Act as point of contact and provide technical advice on system integration engineering activities, collaborate effectively and build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Support set to work test activities to confirm the ICT has been installed correctly and capable of running the Operations Centre software
• Engage with the end user to support live test events and troubleshoot issues encountered

About YOU

• Extensive system integration experience in an ICT or software development environment
• A tertiary engineering or ICT degree
• People leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to manage a team and provide effective leadership, direction and motivation
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, the ability to effectively articulate complex problems to stakeholders
• Exposure to containerisation and continuous integration pipelines
• Knowledge of systems engineering, well organised, and good attention to detail
• Whilst not essential, defence industry experience will be highly regarded

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.